The calendar flips from summer to fall, and we move ever closer to the November election. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and…
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Without Alternative Transportation, Providence Schools Prepare For Bus Strike
Providence school and city officials are bracing for a planned strike by the city’s school bus drivers Thursday. The city has no back up for…
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Without Alternative Transportation, Providence Schools Prepare For Bus Strike
Providence school and city officials are bracing for a planned strike by the city’s school bus drivers Thursday. The city has no back up for transportation. The district estimated that more than 9,000 students could be affected and will have to find alternative ways of getting to school. The bus drivers’ union, Teamsters Local 251, […]
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Contract Talks Fall Apart Between Providence Bus Drivers’ Union And Bus Company
The latest round of talks ended Thursday afternoon. The drivers’ union, represented by the Teamsters Local 251, are seeking a new contract with Cincinnati-based bus company First Student. The two sides are working with a federal mediator. The union represents about 220 drivers in Providence. The drivers were eligible to start striking Friday, September 21st, though […]
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On K-12, PawSox, Mattiello & More
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including public education in the state, the PawSox, House Speaker…
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WPRI-RWU Poll: Raimondo Develops Seven Point Lead Over Fung
A new poll commissioned by WPRI-TV and Roger William University shows that Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, has opened a seven-point lead…
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Ready Or Not: Remembering The 1938 Hurricane, 80 Years Later
Rhode Island and the South Coast recently experienced the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — nothing too major, just a few inches of rain. However, this…
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Providence College Hockey Player Mark Adams Dies
Mark Adams, a former Providence College defenseman who played on the Friars 2015 national championship hockey team, died suddenly Monday. He was 27. “Our program is heartbroken with the passing of Mark,” said Nate Leaman, PC head coach. “He was a great teammate and a special part of our entire community. Our thoughts are prayers […]
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Providence College Hockey Player Mark Adams Dies
Mark Adams, a former Providence College defenseman who played on the Friars 2015 national championship hockey team, died suddenly Monday. He was 27.
