House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has decided against running for an open seat in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, a choice likely to encourage more candidates to jump into the race to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. David Cicilline. “I gave it very serious consideration,” Shekarchi told The Public’s Radio, after going back and forth and finally […]
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Questions remain about impact of planned rehab hospital in Johnston
A new inpatient rehabilitation hospital is under construction in Johnston after a long and winding approval process, but some observers still doubt the new venture can succeed without hurting existing rehab facilities in Rhode Island.
Posted inArticle, Newport Bureau
NOAA plans to relocate marine center to Naval Station Newport
U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s office says federal officials are finalizing plans to relocate a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration marine operations center to Newport.
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How long will Twitter remain a gathering place for local politics and journalism?
It’s been just a few months since Elon Musk took over Twitter. In that time, Musk’s erratic decision-making has sparked confusion and outrage – and left many wondering if the social media service will survive.
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Developer says Superman project moving ahead despite challenges
Amid the hurdles posed by higher interest rates and increased building costs, a spokesman for the owner of the Industrial Trust Building, aka the “Superman Building” in downtown Providence, said the project is moving ahead and the company has not requested additional public funds “to date.” Bill Fischer, spokesman for David Sweetser of Massachusetts-based High […]
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Matos unveils campaign for open seat in RI’s 1st District
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos announced Monday that she is a candidate for the open seat in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. Matos, who said she will formally kick off her campaign next month, is the first prominent candidate to declare a run for the office being vacated by U.S. Rep. David Cicilline. In a statement, […]
Posted inArticle, South County Bureau
RI James Beard Award semifinalist serves up indigenous foods and stories in Charlestown
The James Beard Foundation has nominated three Rhode Island chefs as semifinalists for the honor of best chef in the Northeast region. Among them is Sherry Pocknett, a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe whose cooking showcases the ingredients and traditions of local indigenous cuisine, with a focus on comfort foods.
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The Weekly Catch: March 10, 2023
We break down the top local stories from the past week.
Posted inArticle, Housing, South Coast Bureau
Rent control in New Bedford? Non-binding referendum would gauge public opinion
Rent control was eliminated in Massachusetts by a close statewide referendum in 1994. But now, as many cities face a cost of living crisis, politicians in Boston are asking the state legislature for the right to cap rent increases again. In New Bedford, city councilors are wondering if they should do the same.
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Frank Corrente, prominent in Plunder Dome probe of Buddy Cianci, dies at 94
Frank Corrente, a central figure in the Plunder Dome case against former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci, died Wednesday at age 94. Corrente was taped during an undercover video in 1999 depicting him accepting a $1,000 bribe from businessman Tony Freitas, who was working with the FBI. While a number of staffers were convicted of corruption-related […]
