You know those middle-of-the-night or early-morning awakenings when your senses are unusually sharp? The slightest sounds take on new meaning, or…
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JWU Extends Footprint in Downtown Providence, Buys Former Club Karma
Johnson & Wales University has purchased the property that housed the troubled Club Karma on Richmond Street in Providence for $1.6 million,…
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Rhode Island Ranks Fifth Nationwide In Ethics Survey, But With A Grade Of ‘D+’
Rhode Island ranks fifth nationwide in a survey of government integrity. But the rank comes with a grade of just a D+. No state scored higher than a C.
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Johnson And Wales University Unveils $650K Crime Lab
Starting this month, Johnson & Wales students will have access to a full crime lab at the university’s criminal justice department. Work in the lab…
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At Trinity Rep's Sensory Friendly 'A Christmas Carol,' Off-Stage Matters As Much As On
A performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol might be part of your family’s holiday tradition. But for some families with autistic children, the…
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Top State Lawmakers Head To Israel For Weeklong Trip
The leaders of the House and Senate are visiting Israel as part of a delegation organized by the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. House Speaker…
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Rhode Island On Track To House All Homeless Vets In State
Rhode Island is on track to house all its homeless veterans by the end of the year. That’s according to the Rhode Island Coalition for the homeless….
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College Football Is Weeknight Entertainment As Well As A Saturday Ritual
College football has gone wacky. Why else would Northern Illinois have played at Toledo on Tuesday night and Ohio University have traveled to Bowling…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Nothing like spring weather to usher in November, but that’s going to change, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Let Lawyers, Not Pols, Pursue 38 Studios
The gloomy cloud of the 38 Studios debacle still hangs over Rhode Island. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the latest General Assembly probe…
