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Ray Rickman, a man in a striped shirt, is standing in front of a map.

Aug 20 2023

In the Arena – Ray Rickman, Stages of Freedom

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks to a leader in Rhode Island about issues of the day. This interview is ...
An older man smiling in front of a brick wall.

Aug 19 2023

Jack’s Angle: The Matos nomination controversy lingers on – John J. “Jack” Partridge

by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary As predicted in this commentary column, the Board of Elections review of ...
Sabina Matos and a group of people sitting at a table in a meeting room.

Aug 11 2023

Jack’s Angle: Continuing the election debacle – John J. “Jack” Partridge

by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Two and a half hurrahs for the Board of Elections reversing itself and ...
A man in a suit and tie standing in front of an american flag.

Aug 10 2023

AG Neronha files objection to proposed health insurance rate increases impacting 166,000

Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2024 statewide healthcare insurance rates Proposed increase would affect more than 166,000 ...
A piece of plywood with the words keep out written on it.

Aug 8 2023

Homeless in RI: Charles Street – one person at a time

Yesterday, Providence officials checked on the encampment at private property on Charles Street, and assisted, along with case workers, in ...
A man named Joe Paolino Jr. standing in front of an old building with graffiti on it.

Aug 6 2023

In the Arena: Brent Runyon, former director, Providence Preservation Society

Photo: Providence Preservation Society, Facebook This week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews Brent Runyon, the Executive Director of the Providence Preservation ...
A group of tents and bicycles are parked in a dirt area occupied by homeless individuals.

Aug 5 2023

Homeless in RI: Charles St. encampments at DaVinci Center, Charles Place clearing (UPDATE)

MONDAY update, Aug. 7, 2023 - Today, Providence officials will check on the encampment at private property on Charles Street ...
A statue of lady justice holding a sword and scales.

Aug 4 2023

Jack’s Angle: A political whitewash in 1st Congressional District primary – Jack Partridge

by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Rhode Island’s political class has failed the voters of the First Congressional ...
A man and a woman sitting at a table in a classroom.

Aug 3 2023

Developmental Disability News: RI will miss 2024 deadline in 9-yr-old consent decree – Gina Macris

Rhode Island will get more time to comply with a nine-year-old consent decree intended to help adults with developmental disabilities ...
A black and white photo of a bench in a city.

Aug 2 2023

Homeless in RI: Dignity Bus inspected, Pawtucket to expand, Encampments moving, DaVinci waits

Dignity Bus, Woonsocket Update: The Dignity Bus RI was taken to Miller's Auto for inspections and possible repairs, and the ...