My friends Joe Labriola and Mike Skinner did the Walk for Hunger a few weeks back. They have done the walk before. They have done walks for Toys For…
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Providence Mayor Launches Campaign To Retain Millennials
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to convince more college graduates to stay in the capital city. He’s launched a new initiative to reach out to young…
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Governor Names New Chairs For Education Committees
Governor Gina Raimondo has announced two businessmen to lead the State Council on Elementary and Secondary Education and the State Council on Post…
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Providence Dreams Big With Major Arts Festival
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is embarking on his first major arts and tourism initiative since taking office in January. The first annual Providence…
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Federal Magistrate Sullivan a Candidate for U.S. District judgeship
If U.S. senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrats both, are searching for a fine candidate for the opening on U.S. District Court in…
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Joins Gov. Raimondo For Lunch, Hockey Chat
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo met in Providence Tuesday. According to staffers from Governor Raimondo’s…
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Sarah Andrews And Matt Salit, High School Heisman Finalists, Lead Their Graduating Classes
June is high-school graduation season. Standing at the head of the class at North Kingstown High is Sarah Andrews and at Seekonk High Matt Salit. Last…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Chafee Needs To Do Very Soon
So Lincoln Chafee has become the first Rhode Islander to seek a major party nomination for president. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why Chafee…
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Chafee Announces Presidential Run; Vows to “Wage Peace”
Former governor Lincoln Chafee announced his Democratic presidential campaign Wednesday evening at George Mason University in Virginia while vowing to …