Linda Finn and Henrietta White-Holder are the 2018 winners of the Sixth Annual Red Bandana Award, which honors people and organizations who embody the…
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U.S. Supreme Court Approves Expanded Sports Betting; RI Counting On $23.5M
In a decision released Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court has given the okay for states to legalize sports betting — a move that Rhode Island Gov. Gina…
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First Berkshire Museum Art Slated For Auction
Now that the long legal battle is over, the first two pieces of art from the Berkshire Museum’s collection will hit the auction block Monday night.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
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Bienvenido Event Will Welcome Puerto Ricans To Fall River
Six months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, many families are still struggling to find a new place to feel at home. United…
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Bill Would Permit Testing Illegal Drugs For Deadly Fentanyl
Legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly could pave the way for distribution of a low-tech tool to prevent overdose deaths.
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RI Gov. Proposes Electric Buses For RIPTA With Volkswagen Settlement
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo wants to spend $10 million to add emission-free buses to the state’s public transit authority.
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Providence College Professor Investigates Slavery And Banking
What happens when people can be mortgaged like property? Sharon Ann Murphy, professor of history at Providence College, has received an American Council…
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URI Seeking Volunteers For Drinking Water Testing
A research team that includes professors from the University of Rhode Island is looking for volunteers on Cape Cod to have their drinking water tested….
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Mentoring
Today we feature two Rhode Islanders whose paths crossed by happenstance years ago and who have forged a remarkable relationship. Rommy Morel spent his…
