Hurricane Lee has weakened and continues to do so as it moves off the New England Coast. But that doesn’t mean it won’t have an impact on the area. We talk about how to prepare. Also, a former White House COVID advisor shares what you need to know about the new vaccines. Plus, we hear about a new URI study that found an alarming amount of microplastics in Narragansett Bay. And we introduce you to a local singer and harmonium player who’s gained a huge following by sharing his love of Bengali music with the world.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 15, 2023
There’s no truth to the rumor that the Independent Man will be supplanted by a giant stuffie (take a bow, Chris Shea). Thanks for stopping by. You can follow me through the week on what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? […]
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Cherie Cruz on overcoming obstacles, being a state rep and fighting for criminal justice reform
After growing up in poverty, Cherie Cruz got two degrees at Brown University before she was 40. The Pawtucket Democrat’s role as a Democratic state representative from Pawtucket is informed by different aspects of her life.
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Taposh shares his love of Bengali music with the world
For Artscape this week, producer James Baumgartner spoke with local singer and harmonium player Mohitosh Talukder Taposh.
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College football: Do URI and Brown have what it takes?
URI has not won enough to receive a postseason bid since 1985. Brown has won only seven games in three seasons under coach James Perry. Will the Rams and Bears deliver in 2023?
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What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?
Today, we have a question from one of our reporters, Kolya Shields. They keep seeing time-lapse photos showing ice sheets shrinking faster and faster. That made them curious about the impacts of this melting, and what we might be able to do about it.
Posted inEpisode, The Weekly Catch
Teacher shortage, primary election surprise, and more
The CD1 primary came and went, with Democratic winner Gabe Amo surprising some pundits by pulling off a victory early in the night. We’ll talk about the takeaways from Tuesday’s election, and hear from Amo himself. Also, students are back in school – but a lot of teachers in Providence left over the summer. They say the culture of the district is mostly to blame. Reporter Amy Russo from The Providence Journal tells us about that and other challenges facing the city’s struggling education system. And 19th-century Providence artist Edward M. Bannister is getting a statue this weekend. We’ll tell you why he’s one of the most important Black artists in U.S. history.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 8, 2023
Another exciting primary election is in the books, so get ready for autumn. You can follow me through the week on what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** STORY OF THE WEEK: Democratic primary voters […]
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Gabe Amo on his historic win in CD1, how it happened, and what’s next
Gabe Amo made history when he won the Democratic primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District earlier this week. The Pawtucket native and former White House aide could become the first person of color to represent the state in Congress.
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Edward Bannister, 19th-century Black artist, honored with new statue in Providence
A new bronze statue will be unveiled this weekend honoring Edward M. Bannister, an African-American artist who lived in Providence in the late 19th century and was one of the founders of the Providence Art Club. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with members of the Bannister Community Art Project, who helped make the statue a reality.
