Happy Father’s Day, all you dads who watch ESPN in the middle of the night while feeding your infant, who change diapers between innings without…
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RI Hands-Free Cellphone Law Now In Effect
Today is the day Rhode Island drivers will have to put down their cell phones while driving, or risk getting a hundred dollar ticket. Rhode Island’s…
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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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PASA To Celebrate Sports Partners
The Providence After School Alliance is one of the heroes of the education system in Rhode Island’s capital city. PASA provides programming in the arts,…
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RI Hands-Free Cellphone Law Takes Effect June 1st
Rhode Island drivers will have to put their phones down or risk getting a hundred dollar fine. Starting June first, driving while holding a phone in…
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Gil Santos, 1938-2018
Another beloved member of the New England sports media has left us. Gil Santos, whose short, stocky stature belied his standing as a giant among the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: U.S. Citizenship and the Census
Providence County is participating in a trial run of the 2020 U.S. Census. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay traces how something that shouldn’t…
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Words Unlimited To Honor Rhode Island’s Best for 2017
Rhode Island’s best sports performers of 2017 will receive their proper recognition during the 72 nd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards Banquet Sunday…
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We Should Celebrate Black History Every Month
Black history month ends today, which leaves me just a few hours to celebrate the athletic achievements and lives of black Rhode Islanders I have known…
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NH Lawmaker Says State Liquor Commission Aiding Cross-Border ‘Money Laundering’
In New England, New Hampshire is well known for tax-free liquor sales, which makes the Granite State a popular destination for out-of-staters looking to…