Thousands of Rhode Island high school students are now earning college credits without stepping foot onto a university campus.
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PC Hoops Once Again A Great Story
Since the 1950s, Providence College basketball has been one of the great stories in all of college basketball. This year’s edition of the hoop Friars…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Environmentalists Eager For New Composting Regulations
An estimated 20 percent of the trash that ends up in landfills is food. One way to reduce food waste is to compost your kitchen scraps.
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Citizens Bank Unveils Plans For New Corporate Campus In Johnston
Citizens Bank announced plans Wednesday to build a new 420,000-square foot corporate campus on an undeveloped parcel on the west side of I-295 in Johns…
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Narragansett Bay Commission To Open New Lab Facility At Field’s Point
Scientists at the Narragansett Bay Commission are getting a new building at the Field’s Point campus. That’s where the wastewater agency will house labs…
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Providence College Responds To Calls For Campus Conversation Around Race And Diversity
Weeks after students staged a sit-in over allegations of racism on campus, Providence College has detailed plans to address the students’ concerns. In a…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How To Make RI Relevant In Presidential Primary Politics
The presidential primary campaign is in high gear, but Rhode Island gets scant attention from White House hopefuls. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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ACLU Sues Over Providence Ordinance Limiting Student Housing
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is suing the city of Providence over a controversial housing ordinance, which limits the number of st…
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Roger Williams Hosts Symposium On Black Activism, As Racial Tensions Simmer On College Campuses
As racial tensions continue to make headlines on college campuses across the country, Roger Williams University will host a symposium on current and…