Richard Culatta started on the job this week as Rhode Island’s first chief innovation officer. The job represents a homecoming for the 37-year-old…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Normalcy
All of us have grown weary of the steady diet of dreadful news that saturates radio and television broadcasts, newspaper headlines, and social media ale…
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Former Mass. Attorney General To Lead New Investigation Into St. George’s Abuse
A former Massachusetts Attorney General has been hired to spearhead a new investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at St. George’s prep school in…
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Raimondo Names ‘Chief Innovation Officer’ For State
Richard Culatta, a former Obama Administration education adviser, has been chosen by Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as the state’s new $210,000 a year …
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Project Explores Hidden History Of Urban Green Spaces In Providence
A team at Brown University is working to uncover the history of green spaces in Providence.
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The Bottom Line: Training Doctors To Think About The Business Of Medicine
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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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The General Assembly is back, and the political year kicks into gear. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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More Schools Notify Parents, Staff, Alumni Of Connection To St. George’s Investigation
Two more private schools have reached out to alumni and parents in connection with allegations of sexual abuse at St. George’s School. The schools notif…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: A National Ranking RI Can Be Proud Of
Rhode Island is once again near the bottom in a national ranking of the 50 states. Usually that’s a reason for concern, but in this case, RIPR political…
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St. George’s To Hire Independent Investigator For Review Of Sexual Abuse
St. George’s School has announced plans to retain a “third party independent investigator” to complete a comprehensive investigation into sexual abuse …
