The I-195 District Commission charged with overseeing the redevelopment of about 20 acres of land near downtown Providence on Monday hired Peter…
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HPV Vaccine Mandate Draws Protests; Health Dept. Continues Public Meetings
Protestors are asking the state health department to abolish the requirement that all seventh graders receive the HPV vaccine, which can prevent…
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Mayors Diossa, Grebien Heading to Colombia to Explore Cultural Exchanges
Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien are slated to visit Arjona, Colombia, this week to explore cultural exchanges. …
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Heat At Temperatures Well Below Extreme Affects Health
Researchers are warning residents to drink plenty of water and keep to the shade on hot summer days like today. A study from Brown University and the…
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Historical Society Marks Washington’s Rhode Island Visit
America’s first president, George Washington, comes to Rhode Island Saturday, or at least an actor who portrays Washington at his Mt. Vernon Estate. The…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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RI To Seek New Poet Laureate
Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate Rick Benjamin plans to leave the state for a post in California. Benjamin will resign as of mid-January and take a teaching…
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EPA Awards Rhode Island More Than $1M For Brownfields Cleanup
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Rhode Island five grants totaling more than a million dollars to clean up contaminated properties across…
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Children In Crisis: Struggling To Recruit Enough Foster Families
Rhode Island doesn’t have enough foster families to meet a growing need. That’s one reason the Department of Children, Youth, and Families places a high…
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Children In Crisis: Caring For Foster Kids, Doctors Find Long Reach Of Neglect, Abuse
Children who experience abuse or neglect–or even the stress of poverty—can have serious health problems later in life. That’s one of many challenges for…
