The end of an era is dawning, with plans by the PawSox to move to Worcester — a story that will continue to reverberate in Rhode Island. So thanks for…
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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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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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Sandy Hook Families Push To Hold Gun Maker Accountable In Court
The Connecticut Supreme Court is likely to decide this week whether to allow 10 families of victims in the 2012 Newtown school shooting to sue Remington…
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RI Humanities Council Chooses Harrop, Riley and Wineberg For Board
The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has chosen three new members to the board of directors : Froma Harrop, James Riley and Don Wineberg. Harrop…
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URI Elevates David Cox to Head Men’s Hoop Coach
The new men’s basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island is the school’s top assistant, David Cox, according to university spokeswoman Linda…
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Union Files Labor Complaint Against Fatima Hospital For Witholding Inspection Documents
The union representing employees at Fatima Hospital in North Providence has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against hospital…
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Striking A New Chord, Part 3: Performance
In October last year, RIPR’s Chuck Hinman joined a group of adults learning to play stringed instruments for the first time, with the Community String…
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One Square Mile: New Bedford’s Gamble On Offshore Wind Energy
For the past eight years, New Bedford has been advocating for offshore wind and preparing their port to service offshore wind projects. But why is the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re on the cusp of an exciting new year in Rhode Island, with lots of political intrigue and big elections up for grabs. So thanks for stopping by. As…