Providence has unveiled a new form of ID – the municipal “IDPVD.” The ID won’t let you drive or get on a plane, but it will be accepted by police, city…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Issues Pols Aren’t Talking About
As the Rhode Island General Assembly session winds down, the political campaigns ramp up. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay talks this week about…
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Brown and Grad Student Union Agree On Representation Election
Brown University and a group of graduate students seeking to form a union have reached an agreement establishing terms for a possible union…
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Teaching Kids That Connecticut History Goes Beyond White Guys
In Connecticut, third- and fourth-graders study the history of their state. In many schools, students choose to research one person or event from an…
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Dual Language Immersion Coming To New Bedford This Fall
A New Bedford elementary school is launching a new language program this fall. Fifty kindergarteners at Gomes Elementary School will enter a lottery for…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
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RI, CT Sign Gun Control Measures Into Law
Rhode Island has banned the use and sale of bump stocks, and now allows the court-ordered removal of firearms from individuals deemed dangerous….
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just when you think the PawSox stadium might be down for the count this legislative session, a new proposal emerges on the scene.
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Artscape: The Surprising History Of Jews At Providence College
Providence College is 101 years old. In doing research before the centennial, two of the school’s professors unearthed a surprising story: For several…
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Planning For The Prom? Doctor Says Don’t Forget Condoms
It’s prom season, and romance is in the air. And so is anxiety for adults. There’s a lot of planning that goes into high school prom night. But it’s…