Providence College is 101 years old. In doing research before the centennial, two of the school’s professors unearthed a surprising story: For several…
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’90s Alt-Rock Band Belly Is Back
It’s been 23 years since Belly — the alt-rock band, not the rapper — released a new album. The group shot up the charts in ’93 and was in heavy rotation…
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RI Catholics React To Ireland’s Vote To Overturn Abortion Ban
The Eigth Amendment to the Irish Constitution held one of the strictest abortion bans in the world. Ireland’s recent vote to repeal that amednment in a…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Be Careful About Jumping On The Sports Betting Bandwagon
The U.S. Supreme Court has overthrown a ban on sports betting. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the pros and cons of allowing states to…
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Ciccolo Gets 20 Years For Planned Terrorist Attack
A western Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to plotting a domestic terrorist attack. The 2015 plot never came to fruition. However, 25-year-old…
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RWU President Don Farish To Retire in 2019
Donald J. Farish, who as president of Roger Williams University since 2011 has been credited with expanding programs and redefining the school for the…
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A Month Before Terrorism Plot Trial, Ciccolo To Plead Guilty
An Adams, Massachusetts, man accused of plotting a terrorist attack plans to plead guilty on at least some charges. Alexander Ciccolo’s trial had been…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Linda Finn, Henrietta White-Holder win 2018 Red Bandana Awards
Linda Finn and Henrietta White-Holder are the 2018 winners of the Sixth Annual Red Bandana Award, which honors people and organizations who embody the…