It’s Labor Day, the holiday celebrating working people. That got RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay thinking about unions, and the decline of organized…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’ll skip the opening quip this week, because, this week. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome ,…
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Viewing The Solar Eclipse Across The State
On August 21 st , a solar eclipse will be visible across most of the U.S. While only locations in the path of the eclipse will see its full effect,…
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Audio Postcard: Contemporary Works Infiltrate Newport’s Art Scene, At Least For The Summer
The art scene in Newport is known for maritime seascapes and portraits of the city’s Gilded Age wealth. But recently, an influx of challenging…
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In Rhode Island And Connecticut, Federal Rail Decision Seen As Win For Preservationists
Residents in Rhode Island’s and Connecticut’s coastal communities are cheering the Federal Railroad Administration’s decision to back away from a…
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Library Services And Programs Imperiled In Connecticut
Without a state budget in place, Connecticut is operating under executive order. Governor Dannel Malloy has outlined cuts to get state finances in line….
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Sons Of Jacob: Inside The Last Synagogue On Smith Hill
The Smith Hill neighborhood in Providence has seen waves of immigrants over the years. The Irish were first, in the early 19th century. Now the…
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RI To Receive $3.7M In AmeriCorps Funding
Non-profits in Rhode Island will receive $3.7 million in federal AmeriCorps funding. This year grants will go to several organizations including Teach…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
June is here, Speaker Mattiello’s long-awaited car tax plan has arrived, and the end of the legislative session is coming into view. So thanks for…
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At Springfield’s New Dr. Seuss Museum, A ‘Perfect’ Tribute To The Best-Seller’s Life And Career
He’s not a real doctor. His friends and family called him Ted. And he designed illustrations for Narragansett Beer . Since his death in 1991, Theodor…