Rhode Island’s Episcopal Church is about to unveil plans for a museum and teaching center dedicated to the slave trade. The state has a long and…
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Trinity Rep Stages World Premiere Of Musical By Renowned Playwright Sarah Ruhl
Thursday night was the first preview of a brand new musical at Trinity Rep. “Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical” is the latest work from world-renowned…
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Brown Produces More ‘Genius Grant’ Recipients Than MIT
Brown University ranks among the top 10 universities whose undergraduates go on to win the prestigious MacArthur “genius” grant, according to new data…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Unexpected Gift
It seems almost trite to say that nature is a remarkable teacher. But that’s okay. Indeed, nature is a remarkable teacher. All of us can point to…
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For The First Time, Navy Week Kicks Off In Rhode Island
Memorial Day marked the kickoff of Navy Week in Rhode Island. The event comes to cities across the U.S., but this is a first for the Ocean State,…
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Providence Students To Demonstrate For Better Busing
Providence students plan to demonstrate at Providence City Hall today. They’re calling for Mayor Jorge Elorza to provide bus passes for students who…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
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Janet Yellen Set To Speak In Providence
The Chair of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, is in Rhode Island today. She’s set to speak before some 750 people at the Providence Chamber of…
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Changes To State Standardized Testing Approved
Students in Rhode Island will take shorter standardized tests next year. The multi-state governing board that oversees the so-called PARCC tests, voted…
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Roger William Parks Zoo Unveils Renovation Plans
The Roger Williams Park Zoo this week revealed its 20-year master plan to renovate the zoo in three phases. Last year voters approved a bond that set…
