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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Protesters Oppose PawSox Plan For New Stadium With Public Subsidies
Dozens of protesters gathered Monday afternoon outside a meeting of the PawSox’ owners and the Interstate-195 Redevelopment Commission. The team is…
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State Sets Aside Money For Energy Efficient Streetlights
A new pool of money is available for cities and towns looking to reduce their energy use and costs. The state is setting aside more than $500,000 to…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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GTECH Becomes IGT As Merger Is Finalized
Providence-based GTECH has officially changed its name to International Game Technology, after a merger with a British company of that name. Officials…
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RI Judiciary Edging Closer to an Updated Media Policy
Three years after the Rhode Island Courts began working to update a 31-year-old media policy, the process is continuing. According to court spokesman…
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New Pawsox Owners Tout Proposed Providence Location For New Stadium
The new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox hosted a walking tour Thursday of the proposed site for a new stadium in Providence. The owners want to move the…
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RISD Technicians Strike Over Labor Contract Dispute
Picket lines will be visible outside the Rhode Island School of Design Thursday because of a labor dispute with some workers. The Technicians Union…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Another hectic Friday, so we’ll keep the preliminaries short while continuing to welcome your attention on…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
– Happy Budget Week, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you…