Temperatures dropped low enough Sunday to break a long-standing record. It was 3 degrees below zero on Sunday, which broke a 106-year-old record of 1…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Who needs holiday presents when Rhode Island politics is the gift that keeps on giving? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Top 10 Stories Of 2017
We’re counting down the top 10 local news stories of 2017. Each day, we’ll post a new story. And we’ll reveal RIPR’s top story of 2017 on New Year’s Day.
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‘Now Or Never’ Pawtucket Mayor Makes New Plea For Pawsox
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien says time is running out to strike a deal with the PawSox and keep the baseball team in Rhode Island. He says if…
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Care New England Expected To Keep 200 Jobs In Pawtucket After Closure of Memorial Hospital
Care New England Health System will continue to employ as many as 200 people in Pawtucket after the planned closure of Memorial Hospital.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Ah, the intra-party fellowship of the holiday season! That’s one of one of our top themes this week, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas At The RI Statehouse
As we near the end of 2017, Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay has been reflecting on the year in politics and the year ahead….
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Bonus Q&A: Mitchell On Manufacturing, Baker’s Popularity, South Coast Rail & More
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the city’s manufacturing sector, Governor Charlie Baker’s popularity, the outlook for…
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Political Roundtable: Mitchell On New Bedford & Jones’ Win In Alabama
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Political Roundtable to discuss his new priorities and Democrat Doug Jones’ win over Republican Roy Moore in a…
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Providence Fire Stations To Become ‘Safe Stations’ In Opioid Crisis
The City of Providence wants to turn its fire departments into sanctuaries for people caught in the opioid epidemic. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza made…