Robert “Cool Moose” Healey, who shocked political observers in Rhode Island and beyond by attracting more than 20 percent of the gubernatorial vote in…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy March Madness, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time to Test Public School Students On History?
As the presidential candidates trade barbs on television, and parents worry about whether the result is “family-friendly” viewing, RIPR political…
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Health Officials Close Group Home After Death, “Multiple Reports Of Suspected Abuse”
State officials have closed a group home for developmentally disabled adults after “multiple reports of suspected abuse” of residents. A resident died…
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The Bottom Line: Latino Workers Face Education, Economic Challenges
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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Storm Gently Dusts RI; Sunshine Expected By Afternoon
This post has been updated. In a scene reminiscent of winter, schools have been closed and parking bans enforced on this early day of spring. The storm…
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PC, Yale Seek Upsets Saturday
After besting the University of Southern California, Providence College faces the top-seeded University of North Carolina on Saturday as March Madness…
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From The Comfort Of Their Own Classrooms, RI High School Students Get A Taste Of College
Thousands of Rhode Island high school students are now earning college credits without stepping foot onto a university campus.
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Five Facts About Norovirus In Rhode Island
With the recent suspected outbreaks at an elementary school in Coventry and, now, Wright’s Farm restaurant in Burrillville, you might be wondering what…
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PC Friars Seek Victory In Raleigh, While Eyes Are On Duke In Providence
The first round of March Madness basketball games kick off Thursday, in several locations across the country. While they won’t be playing at home, the…
