State lawmakers and local supporters showed up Thursday for the opening of the Hillary Clinton campaign headquarters in Providence. Many of the state’s…
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National Science Foundation Head To Visit Rhode Island
The head of the National Science Foundation visits the Ocean State today. She’ll meet with researchers, scientists and educators throughout the state….
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Raimondo Vows Veto Of Bill Restricting Charter Schools
Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she would veto at least one bill designed to make it harder to open new charter schools. Speaking at an on-the…
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Memorializing the Enslaved in Rhode Island: the Middle Passage Port Markers Project
Last month, the Providence City Council passed a resolution declaring support for the Rhode Island Middle Passage Project. This is the local chapter of…
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Karen MacBeth Says Voter Discontent Will Propel Her Run Against David Cicilline
State Rep. Karen MacBeth (R-Cumberland) said Tuesday that she believes a rising tide of discontent among Rhode Island voters will boost her campaign…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Gestures of Kindness
Life is filled with a complex mix of big and small moments. Alongside the banner events of births, deaths, weddings, and graduations are quieter, albeit…
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Hoop Icon Bill Walton To Address NE Tech Graduates
Basketball icon Bill Walton, one of only four players in history to win multiple NCAA and NBA championships, will deliver the commencement address at…
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U.S. Labor Secretary Perez To Be RWU Law School Commencement Speaker
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez will be the commencement speaker at Roger Williams University Law School commencement exercises on May 13th at the…
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Interim Superintendent Tapped To Lead Providence School System
The Providence Public Schools have named a new superintendent. Chris Maher will lead the state capital’s school system, after serving as interim…
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RhodyVotes ’16: In Sanders They Trust; Drumming Up Grassroots Support In RI
As Bernie Sanders looks to seize momentum from front-runner Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, a dedicated,…
