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 […]
John Bender
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John Bender was the general assignment reporter for The Public's Radio for several years. He is now a fill-in host when our regular hosts are out.
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Warwick Police Identify Body Found In River During Training Drill
Warwick Police have identified the body discovered in the Pawtuxet River Wednesday afternoon. An investigation remains ongoing. Police have identified a 55 year-old Cranston resident, and believe the cause of death was related to suicide. Next of kin have been notified. The police discovered the body while looking for a mannequin during a routine search and […]
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Warwick Police Identify Body Found In River During Training Drill
Warwick Police have identified the body discovered in the Pawtuxet River Wednesday afternoon. An investigation remains ongoing. Police have identified a…
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After Year-Long Search, RI Philharmonic Names New Conductor
The English-born, Boston-area musician Bramwell Tovey will now lead the local ensemble.
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Can An Unabashed Progressive Clinch A Statewide Seat? Regunberg Thinks So.
The power of progressive Democrats faces a local test Wednesday. In the Rhode Island primary, a group of progressives are challenging candidates backed by the party establishment.
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Can An Unabashed Progressive Clinch A Statewide Seat? Regunberg Thinks So.
The power of progressive Democrats faces a local test Wednesday. In the Rhode Island primary, a group of progressives are challenging candidates backed…
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Authorities Likely To Pursue Adult Prosecution For Suspect In Shooting Outside Providence Schools
Teachers, students, and police milled quietly around Central High School and Providence Career and Technical Academy Thursday morning, the day after a shooting claimed the life of a student outside the two schools. Providence Police identified the victim Thursday as 15-year-old William Parsons, a sophomore at Central High School. A make-shift memorial with candles was […]
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Authorities Likely To Pursue Adult Prosecution For Suspect In Fatal Providence Shooting
Teachers, students, and police milled quietly around Central High School and Providence Career and Technical Academy Thursday morning, the day after a…
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On Second Day Of School, Shots Ring Out In Providence, Killing 15-Year-Old Student
Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside two Providence high schools, and a second a second shooting that injured another student about a mile away.
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On Second Day Of School, Shots Ring Out In Providence, Killing 15-Year-Old Student
Just before the end of the school day Wednesday, the second day of a new school year, police were called to the Providence Career and Technical Academy…