Congress is hammering out new requirements for public schools and federal school funding. The current bill, commonly known as the “No Child Left Behind…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly read. Lots going on, so we’ll get right to it. As always, feel free to drop me a line at idonnis (at) ripr (dot…
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Remembering The Station Nightclub Fire, More Than A Decade Later
12 years ago today, 100 people died, and hundreds more were injured in a fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick. The fire made national headlines…
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New President Says RISD Can Play A Key Role In Economic Development
After an international search, the Rhode Island School of Design has settled on one of its own to take over as president. RISD has tapped Rosanne…
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Raimondo: More Jobs Are the Only Solution to RI’s Economic Blues
Governor Gina Raimondo outlined a series of troubling indicators Wednesday to underscore her argument that adding jobs — rather than cutting spending…
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RISD Selects New President
The Rhode Island School of Design has selected Interim President Rosanne Somerson to takeover the position permanently. The RISD Board announced the…
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Can Murder Charges For Selling Drugs Stop Overdose Deaths?
A Providence man has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge for selling the illicit drug fentanyl – a potent painkiller sometimes laced in heroin – that…
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FBI Investigating Potential Hate Crime At Islamic School
Officials say the FBI and West Warwick police are investigating a vandalism incident at the Islamic School of Rhode Island as an apparent hate crime….
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60’s Psychedelic Rock Frontman Finds Second Life Teaching The Art Of Instrument Making
Fans of more esoteric pop music, and perhaps of a certain age, may be familiar with the 60’s psychedelic rock band Autosalvage. Former guitarist Rick…
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Station Fire Service Postponed Due To Snow Forecast
The snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow has led to postponement of Sunday’s scheduled Station Fire Foundation Memorial service at West Warwick High…