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Gabe Amo, a man in a suit and tie, is smiling.

Nov 19 2023

In the Arena: Rep. Gabe Amo talks with Joe Paolino Jr.

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This edition he interviews Gabe Amo, the new Rhode Island ...
Malnourished children to benefit by Bezos gift to Edesia

Nov 17 2023

Bezos $137M gift to Rhode Island based Edesia transformational in making malnutrition history

This gift will double Edesia’s production and ensure a nutrient-packed food, Plumpy’Nut, can do for malnutrition what penicillin did for ...
A man and woman stroll down Hope Street, their laughter filling the air as they push a stroller along the sidewalks.

Nov 16 2023

Hope comes back to Hope Street. Fixing sidewalks from Rochambeau to 5th St. in the Mayor’s plan.

Photo: From the report filed by the Providence Streets Coalition to the City of Providence to support bike lanes on ...
Dr. ruth weiss, also known as Dr. Ruth Westheimer, can be found on Twitter sharing her expertise and insights.

Nov 14 2023

Dr. Ruth Westheimer to help fight social isolation epidemic. Named 1st Ambassador to Loneliness

Social Isolation and Loneliness are associated with multiple physical and mental health issues; significantly increasing the risk of premature death. ...
A group of people walking down a street during Kristallnacht with a broken window.

Nov 9 2023

TONIGHT. Holocaust Center event. Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass, 85 years ago.

Photo: Shattered storefront of a Jewish-owned shop destroyed during Kristallnacht (the "Night of Broken Glass"). Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1938, ...
An apartment building in Rhode Island with a parking lot in the background.

Nov 6 2023

Homeless in RI: Updates at 43 degrees, with winter 45 days away

Update from Rhode Island Housing: RI Housing has hired a new communications liaison – Patti Doyle. Doyle provided this update ...
An aerial view of the Soloviev campus with green grass and trees.

Nov 6 2023

URI Soloviev Basketball Practice Facility named for Soloviev family. Plan to improve athletic facilities.

Photo: URI Photos Governor Dan McKee will give remarks at the ribbon cutting for the new URI Soloviev Basketball Practice ...
Many prescription bottles are lined up on a shelf.

Nov 6 2023

Federal Court denies attempt to stop Medicare drug negotiation program – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two months ago, as supporters of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act ...
A red brick building.

Nov 2 2023

Meet the 2023 Pawtucket Hall of Famers (part 2)

Continuing with our 2023 Hall of Famers (see bottom of article for link to part 1: 2023 Inductee - Phyllis ...
A red brick building.

Nov 1 2023

Meet the 2023 Pawtucket Hall of Famers (part 1)

The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee proudly announces this year’s list of 2023 Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees. The public ...