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Jun 11 2023

In the Arena – David Cicilline, from Congress to Rhode Island Foundation

Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews David Cicilline as he leaves Congress and enters the role of leading the Rhode Island Foundation. ...
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Jun 6 2023

Portugalidade! Renaming India Street to Portugal Parkway part of RI Day of Portugal events

Rhode Island Day of Portugal is in announcing a series of events and recognitions that will be happening in Rhode ...
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Jun 6 2023

Homeless in RI: UPDATE. Dignity moves forward in Woonsocket – not for Providence’s DaVinci Center

The Dignity Bus First - the good news - and yes, the Woonsocket City Council voted unanimously to bring the ...
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Jun 5 2023

Homeless in RI: Dignity Bus, start your engines… DaVinci Center encampment danger to seniors

We start off with the Good News in our continuing series, "Homeless in RI". The Dignity Bus It's said that ...
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Jun 4 2023

In the Arena with Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong

This week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews the new Mayor of Newport, Xay Khamsyvoravong. Xay says he sees Newport as providing ...
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Jun 1 2023

ACLU report supports RI cities and towns providing remote access to meetings

Photo: RI ACLU report cover The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today detailing the open meeting practices of city and ...
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May 29 2023

House passes legislation to encourage the construction of ADUs – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Rhode Islanders will be able to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their ...
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May 28 2023

In the Arena… as Neil Steinberg leaves The Rhode Island Foundation

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island. This week he interviewed Neil Steinberg as he prepares ...
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May 23 2023

On Mental Health Awareness Month, Rhode Island still 1 of 7 states without an Olmstead Plan

Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) and a coalition of state and community ...
RINewsToday

May 22 2023

The last hurrah for RI retired pensioners – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues To this day, talk to any state worker or teacher who retired ...