Heavy, wet snow is what’s left of the overnight snow storm Thursday, as it turned to rain complicating Friday morning’s commute.
Talia Blake
Talia joined RIPR in February 2018 as the Morning Edition Producer. She graduated with a double-major in Broadcast Journalism and Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Before starting at RIPR, she was an intern at public radio station WMFE in Orlando. Originally from Connecticut, Talia is no stranger to New England. In her spare time, she is an avid foodie and enjoys working out.
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RI Might See First Snowfall Of The Season Thursday
Winter may not officially be here just yet, but snow flakes flew briefly on Wednesday morning, and the first real snowfall of the season is on its way. According to the National Weather Service, commuters can expect snow on their Thursday evening drive. The forecast calls for anywhere from half an inch to two inches […]
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LIVE: Trump And Pelosi React To Tuesday’s Election
The president reacts after Tuesday’s Democratic wave in the House and Republican gains in the Senate. Representative Nancy Pelosi’s party recaptured the House Tuesday and she plans to seek another term as speaker of the House. But Democrats will need to bridge the demands of progressives and moderates.
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The Ballot Measures: How RI & MA Voted
At the polls on Tuesday, Massachusetts voters said ‘yes’ to a constitutional commission on campaign spending and ‘no’ to mandatory nurse staffing ratios. In Rhode Island, voters said ‘yes’ to all three ballot measures.
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Group Looks To Recall Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia
The group looking to recall Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, who’s facing 13 counts of federal tax and wire fraud charges, has until the middle of November to collect signatures.
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Tonight: Providence Mayoral Debate
The candidates for mayor of Providence face off in a live debate tonight at 7 PM on The Public’s Radio 89.3FM. The forum is sponsored by ABC6 and will feature a panel including The Public’s Radio political reporter, Ian Donnis. The debate will be broadcast live at 7 PM on ABC6, The Public’s Radio, 89.3 FM […]
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Fall River City Council To Decide Fate Of Mayor Jasiel Correia
Fall River’s City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider throwing out their mayor, who is facing a 13-count federal indictment. For The Public’s Radio, Talia Blake and Jess Phaneuf discuss what’s been happening in Fall River.
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Developer Discusses 46-Story Hope Point Tower At Public Hearing
A New York real estate developer met with Providence officials to discuss plans for a 46-story skyscraper that has received strong opposition from community groups.
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Fall River Mayor Says He’s Innocent And Will Not Resign
Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia is insisting he’s innocent after being charged with defrauding investors in a company he started before he became mayor. Correia gave a presentation to reporters at City Hall Tuesday morning.
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Spot The Spoof: Officials Say Scam Artists Get Savvier With Technology
If you have a cellphone, you’ve probably received a call from a scam artist. And Rhode Island Officials say it’s not just the elderly falling victim. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s Talia Blake reports, scammers have become savvier in the technology and techniques they use to swindle money out of innocent people.