Robert Whitcomb's weekly examination of everything that is important. Only Whitcomb offers such a collection of insights… Read More
Infante-Green Talks Testing, Prov Teachers Negotiations, Charter Battle, RICAS and More
GoLocalProv News Team
In a wide-ranging interview, Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green discussed the state of education in Rhode Island and all the hot-button issues.
Never before has the state faced more complex and competing concerns.
As schools across the state try to recover from the impacts of shutdowns and online learning due to the pandemic, the Commissioner faces challenges in negotiations with the Providence Teachers Union, legislative battles at the State House over school funding and charter schools and implementing a strategy to improve Providence Public Schools.
It has been nearly two years since the Johns Hopkins University report was released which found that Providence Public Schools were among the worst in the country.
Whitcomb: Just Don’t Call Them ‘Reparations’; Back to Work; Summer Agoraphobia; Cash for Corridor
Robert Whitcomb, Columnist
Robert Whitcomb's weekly examination of everything that is important. Only Whitcomb offers such a collection of insights… Read More
Fire Sweeps Through State Senator’s Home
GoLocalProv News Team
A fire caused extensive damage on Friday to the home of Rhode Island State Senator Frank Lombardi.… Read More
Fire Sweeps Through State Senator’s Home
GoLocalProv News Team
A fire caused extensive damage on Friday to the home of Rhode Island State Senator Frank Lombardi.… Read More
US Army & Guard Vet, Francesco ‘Frank’ D. Paola, Jr., Dies at 62
Nardolillo Funeral Home, Inc.
Francesco 'Frank' D. Paola, Jr., 62, of Wakefield, RI, and Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,… Read More
US Army & Guard Vet, Francesco ‘Frank’ D. Paola, Jr., Dies at 62
Nardolillo Funeral Home, Inc.
Francesco 'Frank' D. Paola, Jr., 62, of Wakefield, RI, and Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,… Read More
Charter School Parents Target Senators Cano, Pearson for Blocking Access for Minority Children
GoLocalProv News Team
The parents' group Stop the Wait RI, which has been working to preserve the 5,800 new public charter school seats that… Read More
Charter School Parents Target Senators Cano, Pearson for Blocking Access for Minority Children
GoLocalProv News Team
The parents' group Stop the Wait RI, which has been working to preserve the 5,800 new public charter school seats that… Read More
New Providence Council President Pro Tem Says He “Earned” His New Job
GoLocalProv News Team and Ana Margarita Cabrera
Pedro Espinal, Providence's new City Council President Pro Tempore elected on April 13, says his rise to the spot was not… Read More
New Providence Council President Pro Tem Says He “Earned” His New Job
GoLocalProv News Team and Ana Margarita Cabrera
Pedro Espinal, Providence's new City Council President Pro Tempore elected on April 13, says his rise to the spot was not… Read More
CDC and FDA Green Light Use of Johnson & Johnson and in RI There Is a Workaround
The CDC and the FDA announced on Friday evening that following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the… Read More
CDC and FDA Green Light Use of Johnson & Johnson and in RI There Is a Workaround
The CDC and the FDA announced on Friday evening that following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the… Read More
Legal Pioneer, NFL Star and Astronaut Among Those Receiving Honorary Degrees From Brown
GoLocalProv News Team
Brown University has announced that six notable Americans will receive honorary degrees at commencement in 2021.… Read More
Legal Pioneer, NFL Star and Astronaut Among Those Receiving Honorary Degrees From Brown
GoLocalProv News Team
Brown University has announced that six notable Americans will receive honorary degrees at commencement in 2021.… Read More
This May Be RI’s Most Serious Problem — Housing Prices Freezing Out the Middle Class
GoLocalProv News Team
Rhode Island’s middle-class families are getting priced out of the housing market. More and more RI is running the… Read More
This May Be RI’s Most Serious Problem — Housing Prices Freezing Out the Middle Class
GoLocalProv News Team
Rhode Island’s middle-class families are getting priced out of the housing market. More and more RI is running the… Read More
Man Shot and Killed in Providence Overnight
GoLocalProv News Team
A man was shot and killed in Providence overnight. The homicide occurred in the city’s Washington Park… Read More
Man Shot and Killed in Providence Overnight
GoLocalProv News Team
A man was shot and killed in Providence overnight. The homicide occurred in the city’s Washington Park… Read More
76% of COVID Cases in RI Now Due to Variants – and Vaccines Alone Might Not Protect Us
Nick Landekic, Guest MINDSETTER™
Governor Dan McKee's announcement of speeding up the removal of restrictions is a big bet at a time that variants are… Read More
76% of COVID Cases in RI Now Due to Variants – and Vaccines Alone Might Not Protect Us
Nick Landekic, Guest MINDSETTER™
Governor Dan McKee's announcement of speeding up the removal of restrictions is a big bet at a time that variants are… Read More
Citing President Bush, McKee Says RI Getting Ready to Order “Mission Accomplished” Banners
GoLocalProv News Team
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, repeatedly citing former President George W. Bush on Thursday, said Rhode Island is close to… Read More
Citing President Bush, McKee Says RI Getting Ready to Order “Mission Accomplished” Banners
GoLocalProv News Team
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, repeatedly citing former President George W. Bush on Thursday, said Rhode Island is close to… Read More
“I Think We’re Going to See More Inventory” - Mott & Chace’s Taylor on RI Real Estate
GoLocalProv and Mott & Chace Content Partnership
Nelson Taylor with Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty said he expects the still-hot Rhode Island… Read More
“I Think We’re Going to See More Inventory” - Mott & Chace’s Taylor on RI Real Estate
GoLocalProv and Mott & Chace Content Partnership
Nelson Taylor with Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty said he expects the still-hot Rhode Island… Read More
St. George’s Alum Tucker Carlson Facing Growing Controversies
GoLocalProv News Team
Fox News host Tucker Carlson -- a graduate of St. George’s School in Middletown -- is facing a number of new… Read More
St. George’s Alum Tucker Carlson Facing Growing Controversies
GoLocalProv News Team
Fox News host Tucker Carlson -- a graduate of St. George’s School in Middletown -- is facing a number of new… Read More
Rhode Island Has a New Vaccination Problem — Not Enough Are Signing Up
GoLocalProv News Team
The Rhode Island vaccination program has been a roller-coaster. Now, a major problem is emerging — not enough Rhode… Read More
Rhode Island Has a New Vaccination Problem — Not Enough Are Signing Up
GoLocalProv News Team
The Rhode Island vaccination program has been a roller-coaster. Now, a major problem is emerging — not enough Rhode… Read More
Magaziner Says He Will Cut RI’s Pension Fund Investment in Fossil Fuels Nearly 50% by Summer
GoLocalProv News Team
Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced this week that the state’s pension fund is cutting nearly 50%… Read More
Magaziner Says He Will Cut RI’s Pension Fund Investment in Fossil Fuels Nearly 50% by Summer
GoLocalProv News Team
Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced this week that the state’s pension fund is cutting nearly 50%… Read More
RI Ranks as One of America’s Biggest Gambling States, Says Report
GoLocalProv News Team
A new study finds that Rhode Islanders love their gambling. Rhode Island rankds 15th overall in the new study and second… Read More
RI Ranks as One of America’s Biggest Gambling States, Says Report
GoLocalProv News Team
A new study finds that Rhode Islanders love their gambling. Rhode Island rankds 15th overall in the new study and second… Read More
“Defacing Postal Property is Illegal” - USPS Mailbox Tagged With Required RI COVID Testing Stickers
GoLocalProv News Team
Employees -- or visitors -- to a Rhode Island state building have reportedly been defacing a United States Postal Service… Read More
“Defacing Postal Property is Illegal” - USPS Mailbox Tagged With Required RI COVID Testing Stickers
GoLocalProv News Team
Employees -- or visitors -- to a Rhode Island state building have reportedly been defacing a United States Postal Service… Read More
Narragansett’s Flynn J. Sullivan, Passes Away at 20
Cranston - Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford
Flynn J. Sullivan passed away on April 20, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. … Read More
Narragansett’s Flynn J. Sullivan, Passes Away at 20
Cranston - Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford
Flynn J. Sullivan passed away on April 20, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. … Read More
ACLU Declares Victory in Cranston Panhandling Case, Mayor Hopkins Says Litigation Too Expensive
GoLocalProv News Team
The ACLU is declaring victory for the First Amendment and the rights of the poor that ends a four-year battle between the… Read More
ACLU Declares Victory in Cranston Panhandling Case, Mayor Hopkins Says Litigation Too Expensive
GoLocalProv News Team
The ACLU is declaring victory for the First Amendment and the rights of the poor that ends a four-year battle between the… Read More
“It’s Like the End of Prohibition” Newport Has More Than a Dozen New Restaurants for This Summer
GoLocalProv News Team
Newport is gearing up for a big summer of eating, drinking, and tourism. The coronavirus took its toll on the Newport tourism… Read More
“It’s Like the End of Prohibition” Newport Has More Than a Dozen New Restaurants for This Summer
GoLocalProv News Team
Newport is gearing up for a big summer of eating, drinking, and tourism. The coronavirus took its toll on the Newport tourism… Read More
