Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien wants Governor Gina Raimondo to commission a feasibility study examining the cost of modernizing McCoy Stadium, so…
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That Was One Tough Week For Boston Sports
Thank goodness for a new week. Could last week have been any worse for Boston sports? Let’s review. First, the City of Boston reneged on its bid to…
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Mattiello: Deal Closer On PawSox Stadium
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said Monday he’s hopeful an agreement will emerge in the near future for a plan to build a new PawSox…
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Lucchino’s PawSox Role “Unchanged,” as He Prepares to Leave as Red Sox CEO
Larry Lucchino’s role in seeking a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox “remains unchanged,” a team spokeswoman said Saturday, even though…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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Political Roundtable: Neuman on the PawSox, I-195 Land, and the Cranston Controversy
Stephen Neuman, chief of staff for Governor Gina Raimondo, joins Political Roundtable to discuss some positive economic news in Providence; what’s next…
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PawSox Owners Embarking On Statewide ‘Listening Tour’ Discuss Stadium Proposal
The PawSox new ownership team kicks off a listening tour, to drum up support and answer residents’ questions about a proposed new stadium. The group…
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Bonus Q&A: Paiva Weed on PawSox, Charter Schools, Her Political Future & More
Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss the fallout from last week’s legislative impasse, as well as a host of other…
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TGIT: 22 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to July and a brief respite from politics. Happy Fourth of July to all my readers, and thanks for stopping by. Your tips and thoughts are always…
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Independence Day Celebrations Around Rhode Island
Fireworks and Events (By Date) THURSDAY JULY 2ND North Kingstown: July 2nd Town Beach, Beach St @ 8:45 p.m. Pawtucket: July 2nd McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Avenue @ 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY JULY 3RD Block Island: July 3rd Town Beach, 7 Corn Neck Rd @ 9 p.m. Bristol: July 3rd Independence Park, [1-32] Thames St @ […]