Photographer Peter Green enjoys bird watching around Rhode Island. But his favorite spot is downtown Providence. Most people are too busy to notice…
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ProJo Unveils Experienced Newsman as New Executive Editor
The Providence Journal has hired the former editor-in-chief of Digital First Media as its new executive editor, the paper reported Wednesday. David J….
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Officials Seek Public Input Regarding Proposed Providence Natural Gas Facility
Federal officials are collecting public comments this week about National Grid’s proposal to build a liquefied natural gas facility in Providence….
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Hurricane Joaquin blows toward Rhode Island as the state remains vexed by its own ring of challenges: the hangover of 38 Studios, trying to modernize…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Lawmakers Need To Do Now
The recent 38 Studios lawsuit disclosures have provided an inside view of how Rhode Island state government let you down. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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Feds Measure Environmental Impacts Of Block Island Wind Farm
The lead federal agency involved in the Block Island Wind Farm has embarked on a five-year study to examine the project’s environmental impact.
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RI DOT Negotiating With Justice Department Over Years Of Environmental Damage from Highway Runoff
The state Department of Transportation is negotiating a possible consent decree with the US Justice Department due to environmental damage caused by…
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Superfund Research Program Gets Boost From Federal Government
Brown University researchers studying contaminated sites around the state have gotten a $10.8 million dollar boost from the federal government to…
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Salve Students Consider Pope’s Message During Historic U.S. Trip
As the Pope concludes his historic trip to the United States, dozens of Rhode Island students plan to attend his outdoor mass in Philadelphia.
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Despite Safety Challenges, Block Island Wind Farm Construction Still On Schedule
Deepwater Wind is still on schedule to complete the first construction phase of the Block Island Wind Farm, despite issues related to equipment…