Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket has won federal funding to train more primary care doctors. The program is focused on caring for kids in poor communities…
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Twin River Finalizes Purchase Of Newport Grand
Newport residents may soon say farewell casino gaming, and to the large red ‘SLOTS’ sign that hangs on the side of Newport Grand. Twin River has…
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Despite Some Issues, Ocean State’s ‘Gypsy’ Is One To See Again
The Ocean State Theatre in Warwick is reviving one of the big musical hits of the 1950s, “Gypsy,” a story about family, show business and the life of…
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Elorza Appoints San Francisco Business Consultant as Economic Development Director
After six months in office, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has finally appointed an economic development director: Mark Huang, a San Francisco energy…
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Jared Donaldson Wins Main Draw Debut At Hall Of Fame Tennis Championships
Jared Donaldson, Rhode Island’s native son on the ATP World Tour, won his debut match in the main draw of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Monday…
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RIPTA Hosts Final Community Meetings In Fare Study
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority holds its last series of public meetings Monday and Tuesday to discuss potential changes in fares. RIPTA will…
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The Bottom Line: Rebuild RI
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week,…
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Rhode Islander Jared Donaldson, 18, Headlines Opening Day At the Hall Of Fame Tennis Championships
Tennis Week in Newport begins in earnest on Monday with first-round matches of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships at the Newport Casino. The only men…
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Can Providence Restaurant Week Spur Summer Business?
Reservations at local restaurants are filling up for upcoming Restaurant Weeks in Providence. Over 100 restaurants are participating in the two-week…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Bernie Sanders-Hillary Clinton Presidential Challenge
Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders has become the leading challenger to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Rhode Island Public Radio…
