College of the Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson, a sports economist, says the economic benefits of the PawSox’ proposed Providence ballpark do not…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
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Providence College Professor Hirsch, Hotel workers win Richard Walton Awards
The Red Bandana Fund, which honors the legacy of social activist and journalist Richard Walton, has chosen to bestow the annual Red Bandana awards to…
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Students, Activists, Allege Racial Profiling On Providence College Campus
Activists rallied at Providence College Monday to call attention to what they say is racial profiling. Professor Julia Jordan-Zachery has complained she…
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RISD/Brown/Erfurt Solar House Is At Home In France
An art academy in France, Domaine de Boisbuchet, now has a solar-powered building designed by students from Brown University, the Rhode Island School of…
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Singer Darlene Love To Deliver PC Commencement Address
Love, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and star in the Academy-Award winning documentary, 20 feet from stardom, will deliver the commencement address…
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Newport’s Cliff Walk Gets High Tech Upgrades
Newport’s famous Cliff Walk is now smart-phone friendly. The tourist attraction has added 16 trail markers with quick response codes. Visitors can get…
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Legalize Marijuana? Brown Asks Medical, Legal Experts To Weigh In
Brown University hosts a forum Tuesday on legalizing marijuana. The event will feature doctors and researchers with perspective on the health effects of…
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The Bottom Line: Will A Rising Tide Lift Rhode Island’s Economy?
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…