Sharpe and her late husband Henry “Hank” Sharpe, who died at age 99 in 2022, were crucial in helping to establish what we now call The Public’s Radio, recalled Elizabeth Delude-Dix, co-chair of the board of directors for the Rhode Island PBS Foundation and The Public’s Radio. The Public’s Radio recently merged with Rhode Island […]
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Former Woonsocket mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt eyeing possible Statehouse run
Former Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt spoke out for the first time Monday about her potential plan for seeking a return to the Rhode Island House of Representatives. After fainting at an April 2023 event, the former 10-year state representative said her decision on whether to challenge Rep. Jon Brien (I-Woonsocket) hinges on pending questions about […]
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New documentary highlights impact of medical malpractice lawsuits on doctors, patients
Physicians face many obstacles today when it comes to providing quality care, including burnout and staffing shortages. But a new documentary sheds light on another challenge that isn’t as well-known: malpractice litigation. Morning Host Luis Hernandez spoke with co-director Viknesh Kasthuri, a medical student at Brown University, and Dr. Gita Pensa, a Rhode Island emergency […]
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for June 21, 2024
All of a sudden, spending some time watching the Red Sox is a pleasure. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** STORY OF THE WEEK: […]
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Having silenced his critics, Rhode Island’s Joe Mazzulla wants to shine the championship spotlight on his players
What a week for the Boston Celtics! Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown exorcized seven years of demons Monday night by wrapping up one of the best seasons in the team’s storied history and leading the Celtics to their 18th NBA championship. Al Horford, 38, finally got his title in his 17th season and second tour […]
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State regulators approve, with conditions, sale of two Rhode Island hospitals
Rhode Island state regulators on Thursday approved, with conditions, the sale of two cash-strapped safety-net hospitals to an Atlanta-based nonprofit with no experience in managing hospitals. The Rhode Island Department of Health and Attorney General Peter Neronha signed off on the possible acquisition of the hospitals’ parent, CharterCARE Health Partners, by the Centurion Foundation. CharterCARE […]
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Lifespan will change its name to Brown University Health
Rhode Island’s largest hospital system is changing its name. Lifespan Health System, which operates Rhode Island Hospital, the principal teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, will be renamed Brown University Health, the two nonprofits said in a joint statement released Thursday. The rebranding is part of expanded partnership agreements between […]
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Sen. Miller elaborates on move to not seek re-election
Two days after declining to confirm or deny that he will be leaving the Senate, Rhode Island state Sen. Joshua Miller released a long statement touting his record and saying that he will leave unfinished work for others to tackle. The Public’s Radio reported Sunday that Miller, 70, shared his decision with celebrants at the […]
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The Celtics are champions again. Do they rank among the best?
Reaching the pinnacle took a little longer than expected, but Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have finally made it. Today, tomorrow, forever, they are NBA Champions! “It’s been a long time coming, but damn it was worth it,” Tatum exclaimed to ABC’s Lisa Salters after a blizzard of green and white confetti buried the court. […]
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‘There’s a lot of work to be done’: Education Commissioner to review if Providence should regain control of its schools
TRANSCRIPT: Five years ago, the state took control of the Providence Public School District after a report from Johns Hopkins University showed poor academic performance and a toxic environment for staff and students. Has the district improved on those issues? Is it ready to take back its schools? The state plans to evaluate the district’s […]