All of us can summon up some childhood memories that make us cringe. With the wisdom and perspective that come with adulthood, we might recoil when we…
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RIC, URI Host Community Discussions Around Shootings In Dallas, Minnesota & Louisiana
Members of the Rhode Island College community are coming together to discuss the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two black men killed by…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Your weekly briefing about what’s happening in health care: opioid legislation, depression treatment, special needs, and child welfare.
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As Heavy Downpours Become More Frequent, How To Trap The Rain Runoff?
The Green Infrastructure Coalition led a tour this week showcasing projects designed to trap runoff, the leading cause of water quality problems in the…
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Raimondo’s Roadshow — Is It Paying Off?
In the first six months of the year, Governor Gina Raimondo left town more than a dozen times. Here’s a look at what the governor has been up to.
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Providence Starts Up Midnight Basketball League, Partnering With State Police
Providence brought back its midnight basketball league Thursday evening. More than 50 teams are expected to participate, along with members of the state…
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IYRS Breaks Ground On 20k Square Foot Expansion In Newport
The IYRS School of Technology and Trades breaks ground Friday on a new addition to its Newport campus. The facility will house a composite submarine…
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Brown Med Student Organizes ‘Citizen Physicians’ To Vote
A Brown University medical student wants to register every med student in the country to vote. And the group he founded is gaining momentum.
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Governor Signs Bill Closing ‘St. George’s Loophole’
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed a bill requiring schools to contact child welfare authorities when they suspect sexual abuse of their employees. The…
