On August 21 st , a solar eclipse will be visible across most of the U.S. While only locations in the path of the eclipse will see its full effect,…
Rosie Nalle
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Reliving Newport’s Revolutionary War History, For A Day
History buffs from across the northeast have something to look forward to in Newport later this month, as a Revolutionary War reenactment takes over the…
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Rhode Island Becomes Ninth State With Automatic Voter Registration
Rhode Island joined eight other states in enacting automatic voter registration. Governor Gina Raimondo held a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday.
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ACLU Pushes For Stricter Body Cam Policies In Providence And Newport Police Departments
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is once again urging Providence and Newport Police departments to update their body camera policies.
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More Traffic Light Cameras Could Be Coming To Providence
Providence drivers could soon see more cameras at traffic lights. The city council gave first passage to an ordinance Monday to install 20 new so-called…
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Audio Postcard: Contemporary Works Infiltrate Newport’s Art Scene, At Least For The Summer
The art scene in Newport is known for maritime seascapes and portraits of the city’s Gilded Age wealth. But recently, an influx of challenging…
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Things To Do In The Ocean State This Fourth Of July Weekend
Locals and tourists alike will find no shortage of things to do this Fourth of July weekend in Rhode Island. Fireworks, parties, and parades are planned…
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Skateboarders Take To The Streets Of Downtown Providence
Skateboard wheels hit the pavement Wednesday across Rhode Island’s capital city to celebrate national “Go Skateboarding Day.” Dozens of skaters gathered…
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Adjunct Faculty Union At URI Files Complaint Over Wages
Part-time faculty members at the University of Rhode Island claim the state’s flagship institution is violating state law. The URI adjunct faculty union…