Thanksgiving typically ranks as one of the busiest holidays for road trips and New Englanders are likely to see congested roadways, trains and airport…
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Aided By Volkswagen Settlement, Electric Vehicle Adoption Poised For Growth In New England
Electric vehicles, or EVs, make up a tiny fraction of the cars sold in New England. But new state policies — and a big cash infusion from the settlement…
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Envisioning A PawSox Stadium In Downtown Pawtucket
PawSox officials unveiled a vision for a downtown Pawtucket ballpark on Friday, created by Yale architecture students, who spent part of a semester…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Sure, Rhode Island is on a glide path for the holiday season, but a dynamic election year is fast approaching. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Groups Sponsored By Fossil Fuel Industry Host Energy Forum
Two organizations backed by the fossil fuel industry are hosting a forum on energy Friday morning in Cranston.
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Delay, Cost Overruns For Twin River’s Tiverton Casino
A new casino on Rhode Island’s border with Massachusetts will open later than expected and cost nearly twice its projected price tag, Twin River said…
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Rule Change In The Works For Voter Registration
The Rhode Island Board of Elections has started the process of changing one of its rules in response to a complaint filed by a former GOP gubernatorial…
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How A Highway Pursuit Ended In Deadly Force
The city of Providence has suffered a trauma. That’s the view of Roger Williams University Criminal Justice Professor Sean Varano, who weighed in Monday…
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Tunnels In Hartford, Providence Aim To Curb Water Pollution, At A Cost
A giant, miles-long tunnel is about to be drilled hundreds of feet beneath Connecticut’s capital. This subterranean project will take years, cost…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s starting to actually feel like fall, and the news keeps coming fast and furious. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…