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Fox’s Rival Calls for New Economic Model—Fox's Rival Calls for New Economic Model

New Legislation Would Raise Taxes On Some Low-Income Housing in RI—Sponsors say they owe their municipality the hard…

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in RI Politics?—Who's up, who's down?...

Friday Financial Five—May 24th, 2013—What you need to know for the week...

Former RI High School Baseball Standouts Starring at URI—Major contributions...

B’s Sloppy Play Gives Rangers Game 4—Boston still leads series 3-1

URI’s Mazze on Economic Forecast: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back—URI's Mazze on Economic Forecast: Two Steps Forward,…

King Strikes Out 11 to Keep Hendricken Baseball Undefeated—Hendricken stays perfect...

Report: Gist Misses Most Achievement Gap Target Numbers—see where the schools are falling short

NEW: Taveras Issues Letter Opposing RI NECAP Requirements—Letter to Senate Education Committee and Board of…

 
 
 
 

News

Fox’s Rival Calls for New Economic Model

Representative Patrick O'Neill has called for the formation of a

Representative Patrick O'Neill unveiled an economic plan for the formation of a Governor's Office of Economic Policy… Read More

 

Politics

New Legislation Would Raise Taxes On Some Low-Income Housing in RI

New legislation would nearly double taxes on qualifed low-income housing properties.

A bill designed to increase taxes for qualified, low-income housing from 8% to 15% has provoked resistence from some… Read More

 

Politics

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in RI Politics?

The Senate President is hot this week for working to raise the minimum wage in Rhode Island.

Every Friday, Dan Lawlor breaks down who's rising and who's falling in the world of Rhode Island politics. Check out who… Read More

 

Business

Friday Financial Five—May 24th, 2013

Gina Raimondo’s office is trying to educate the public about the pension’s investment strategy. The front page of the… Read More

 

High School Sports

Former RI High School Baseball Standouts Starring at URI

Sean Furney, former Pilgrim standout, was named Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year earlier this week.

The University of Rhode Island Rams baseball team opened up Atlantic 10 tournament play Wednesday in Charlotte, North… Read More

 

Sports

B’s Sloppy Play Gives Rangers Game 4

Despite outplaying the Rangers in game 4, the Bruins gave up some careless goals and will now head back to Boston hoping… Read More

 

News

Gist by the Numbers: Achievement Gap Failing to Improve

Test scores are up. So are graduation rates. But the gap between white students and those who are minorities, have… Read More

 

News

URI’s Mazze on Economic Forecast: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Mazze on Rhode Island economy -- and how to push the buttons needed to move forward.

Today, URI Professor of Business Administration Edward Mazze will unveil his annual state-of-the-state report, "The Rhode… Read More

 

High School Sports

King Strikes Out 11 to Keep Hendricken Baseball Undefeated

Hendricken baseball improved to 17-0 with a 5-2 win over Johnston on Thursday.

Defending Division I state champion Bishop Hendricken beat 2012 Division II state champion Johnston High School 5-2 on… Read More

 

News

slides: Report: Gist Misses Most Achievement Gap Target Numbers

The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, led by Commissioner Deborah Gist, released it's… Read More

 

News

NEW: Taveras Issues Letter Opposing RI NECAP Requirements

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has issued letters opposing NECAP-linked graduation requirements to RI Senate Education… Read More

 

News

video: Cicilline Implores House to Reject “Making College More Expensive Act”

Speaking on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today spoke out to… Read More

 

Sports

NEW: Red Sox Legend Jim Rice at Alex + Ani Charity Event Tonight

Red Sox legend Jim Rice will be on hand at Alex and Ani's Newbury Street store in Boston tonight to greet fans and celebrate the Red Sox partnership with the Jimmy Fund. Photo: Wikipedia

Boston Red Sox legend Jim Rice will appear at Boston's Alex and Ani store on Newbury Street tonight, May 23rd, at a… Read More

 

Politics

Lisa Blais: Providence Goes After Water, Homeowners To Fix Budget

Providence's water users may be in for a surprise if a new water system bill is passed.

Here’s a story of political manipulation at the cost of RI citizens. (So, what’s new?) Usually, legislation is introduced… Read More

 

Business

RI Small Business Journal + Pat Paolino Cruz Join Forces

Pat Paolino Cruz, founder of New England WOMAN Magazine, will relaunch her title in Fall 2013 in collaboration with Rhode Island Small Business Journal.

Southern New England WOMAN Magazine, a quarterly publication that addresses important issues aimed at helping today’s… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Up Close With Midday Records’ Davey Moore

Midday Records founder Davey Moore.

In this day and age with the advancements in technology and the creation of the Internet, I bet you have a least one… Read More

 

Health

Women & Infants: 8 Tips For Healthy Exercise When Pregnant

Staying fit while pregnant is a great way to help your baby... with the following guidelines.

Years ago, women enjoyed eating whatever they wanted and resting through their pregnancies – like a nine-month sabbatical… Read More

 

Lifestyle

MUSIC: Bernie Worrell Orchestra—Rock Royalty in Westerly

Leader of the band: the classically trained, irrepressibly funky Bernie Worrell.

The Bernie Worrell Orchestra rocked the house at the Knickerbocker Café Friday – not quite a full house – but a happy one… Read More

 

Food

slides: Easy, Healthy + Delicious Memorial Day Recipes

The first big summer weekend is nearly here, and with it comes the first big cookout weekend. Clean up the grill, get out… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Newport Manners + Etiquette: Prom Dress Code for Guys + More

How to dress correctly for a prom can challenge the savviest of young men. Didi Lorillard offers smart counsel.

 

People are asking about the madness of May this month with etiquette questions to Newport Manners about disinheriting… Read More

 

Health

Dealing With Late Spring Allergies—Kent Hospital Expert

Gezundheit! Make sure you get the right help during allergy season.

The trees and flowers are blooming, and the temperatures are rising. Why, then, are you so miserable? If you suffer from… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Cranston Neighborhood Named To National Register

Historic architecture of numerous periods has combined to place Cranston's Edgewood -Shaw Plat neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places.

A well-preserved residential neighborhood in eastern Cranston has received federal recognition for its contributions to… Read More

 

Lifestyle

NEW: Web TV Series ‘In Plain View’ Will Film In Rhode Island

Although web television may not have been on anyone’s radar when it was introduced in the 1990s, it’s now a thriving… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Organize + Energize: Tame Your Gym Bag Now

Be ready for exercise at any time!

 

Lifestyle

Dear John: Pro Golfer Wants To Play Her

Dear John, I went clubbing with the girls for my birthday and we ran into a group of professional golfers who were filming… Read More

 

Lifestyle

RI Music Community Rallies Around Brown Bird’s David Lamb

One of the state's most gifted--and gracious--musicians: Brown Bird's David Lamb. He needs our help, so let's step up.

From my time covering the Rhode Island music scene extensively since my days as a Radio DJ at 90.7 WXIN and a music… Read More

 

Health

Providence Community Health Center In Final Phase of $45M Project

The Providence Community Health Centers nears completion with the final phase underway in South Providence.

Two health care institutions, a national retailer, and a major community economic development initiative announced their… Read More

 

Lifestyle

MUSIC: The ‘Mericans Bring Glory To The Parlour

Local heartland rock & rollers heading up a great show at The Parlour--The 'Mericans.

On Thursday at The Parlour in Providence, local heartland rock & rollers The 'Mericans were the marquee act playing two… Read More

 

Lifestyle

College Admissions: 6 Last-Minute Summer Ideas for HS Students

Trekking abroad, saving endangered elephants, and scuba diving can be smart strategies for summer. Photo: The Experiment In International Living.

Summer vacation will start soon, and many teens still haven’t made plans. A job is always a good option, but can be tough… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Up Close With Social Media Entrepreneur Abby Moreau

Roger Williams University grad Abby Moreau has already launched her own social media consulting firm, Social Gal Abby.

With her final semester of college approaching, Roger Williams University senior Abby Moreau found herself at a… Read More