The pantry that feeds nearly 200 families closed down on Tuesday.
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 Labor Union: Supreme Court Decision Will Make Us Stronger, Not Weaker
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, and…
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IDPVD: Providence’s New Form Of Photo Identification
Providence has unveiled a new form of ID – the municipal “IDPVD.” The ID won’t let you drive or get on a plane, but it will be accepted by police, city…
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Displaced, But Not Discouraged: A Hurricane Maria Survivor’s Journey To Stable Housing
It’s been nine months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, and displaced residents are still scrambling to find permanent housing.
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Southern Pine Beetle Makes Its Way To RI
One of the most destructive insect pests of pine trees is expanding its range north. Scientists have found the southern pine beetle in Rhode Island.
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‘Rosa Parks House Project’ Will Be Offered At Auction
The house from Detroit, which was once home to the brother of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and his family, and where Rosa Parks stayed with family after…
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Dual Language Immersion Coming To New Bedford This Fall
A New Bedford elementary school is launching a new language program this fall. Fifty kindergarteners at Gomes Elementary School will enter a lottery for…
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6 Dead Seals Wash Ashore RI Beach
The tide brought in more than just seawater Thursday morning at Second Beach in Middletown, RI as 6 dead seals washed ashore. It remains unclear what…
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Miss MA 2017 Feeling Torn Over Changes To Miss America Competition
The Miss America organization has announced they’re changing out of swimsuits and into a whole new era. But, the change has some in the pageant world…
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Elorza: Heartbroken By Guatemala’s Volcanic Eruption, MA Woman Misses It By A Day
The eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has left 99 people dead, at least 192 missing and displaced thousands.