Rhode Island has one of the nation’s highest rates of overdose deaths involving cocaine, a problem the state is trying to address with a new smartphone app. But is it reaching those most in need? Also, the town of Narragansett has one of the lowest percentages of affordable housing in the state. We hear about some steps taken earlier this week by the town council intended to address the housing shortfall. And RISD is celebrating its second Black Biennial. We’ll hear from the co-curator who is seeking to break down the walls between the institution and the surrounding community. Plus: the week in politics, and a few things to do this week.
Links:
- Rhode Island is using a new smartphone app to help people stay off drugs. But is it reaching those most in need?
- Narragansett approves short-term rental restrictions, affordable housing bond
- Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 10, 2024
- Student-curated Black Biennial breaks down walls between RISD and the community
- Heifetz on Tour at the Jamestown Arts Center (through May 11)
- 4th Annual We HeART Fall River ft. Neal McCarthy Full Electric Band (May 11)
- “Doubt, a Parable” at The Gamm Theatre (through June 2)
- Ballet RI presents “Cinderella” at The Vets (through May 12)
Guests:
- Lynn Arditi, The Public’s Radio health reporter
- Susan Cicilline-Buonanno, Narragansett town councilor
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
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