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CCRI Receives Funding for Clinical Simulation Center From Champlin Foundations

Health

The Community College of Rhode Island has received $324,180 in funding from the Champlin Foundations in order to establish a high-fidelity Multidisciplinary Clinical Simulation Center at the college's Flanagan Campus in Lincoln for students studying nursing and allied health.

Inside the Numbers: The NFL on Thanksgiving

Sports

Thanksgiving is here, which means it is time to sit back, relax and watch a full day of football games. This year, there are three games beginning with the Eagles and Lions doing battle and then the undefeated Carolina Panthers will take on the Dallas Cowboys.

5 Takeaways From URI’s 86-63 Loss to #2 Maryland

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5 Takeaways From URI’s 86-63 Loss to #2 Maryland

10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - Nov. 27

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10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - Nov. 27

20 Things to be Thankful for in Rhode Island - 2015

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20 Things to be Thankful for in Rhode Island - 2015

11/25/15

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Elorza Fires Dancing Cop: Sides React

News

Former “Dancing Cop” Tony Lepore, Sr. was fired from his annual holiday post in Providence on Tuesday by the Elorza Administration, after he had organized a boycott of Dunkin' Donuts following a worker writing “#blacklivesmatter” on a Providence Police officer's cup back in October.

Providence Firefighter Union Criticizes City for Not Appointing Fire Chief

News

Providence Firefighter Union President Paul Doughty said Tuesday that he had been “under the impression” that Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare would be serving as Interim Fire Chief in addition to his current duties, after the city demoted previous Chief Scott Mello—but learned that there was no acting or interim…

NEW: Free Benefit Show at Fete Tonight for House Fire Survivors

Lifestyle

There will be a free benefit show tonight at Fete at 7 PM for residents of a recent house fire.

Don Roach: Tony Lepore Should Not Have Been Fired

Politics

Tony Lepore is getting a raw deal. He’s right to think that police leadership are acting cowardly (my word) by not inviting him back as the “Dancing Cop”. GoLocal reported yesterday that Lepore was informed he wasn’t going to return as the Dancing Cop in a meeting Tuesday morning.

OSDRI Serves Over 100 Thanksgiving Dinners to Veterans and Families

News

Operation Stand Down has successfully delivered over 100 turkey baskets to veterans and their families as well as serving 40 veterans and their families Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday night.

Providence’s Dancing Cop Denied Holiday Work Over #BlackLivesMatter Comments

News

Providence's Dancing Cop has been denied the chance to dance this season by the City of Providence, following his outspoken comments after a Dunkin' Donuts worker wrote “BlackLivesMatter” on a police officer's cup.

T.F. Green Ranked 3rd Best Airport in Country

Business

T.F. Green Airport has been voted as the 3rd best in the country by the 28th annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice survey. Green is the top rated airport in New England and follows only Indianapolis and Portland Oregon for best in the country.

5 Takeaways From URI’s 66-60 Win Over TCU

Sports

The URI Rams men's basketball team (3-1) defeated (2-2) TCU 66-60 on Tuesday night in Cancun, Mexico. The game was part of the Cancun Challenge.

Newport Manners & Etiquette: Successful Simple Icebreakers

Lifestyle

There are no secret etiquette tips to being a good guest. There were lots of questions this week concerning holiday parties, and that is a question that comes up again and again at Newport Manners.

5 Takeaways From Brown’s 88-77 Loss to UNH

Sports

The Brown Bears men's basketball team (1-4) fell 88-77 to (3-1) New Hampshire on Tuesday night at the Pizzitola Center. Brown has now lost three straight games.

Guest MINDSETTER™ Caroline Vexler: Volkswagen Heartbreak

News

If the American dream of a house in the suburbs and a car in the driveway are the physical symbols of the desire for marriage and stability, then an American’s first car is like a first love. This car is romanticized through the rose-tinted lenses of nostalgia, and the memories…

Thanksgiving Travel in 4 Charts

Lifestyle

Nearly 50 million people will travel over 50 miles to be with friends and family this Thanksgiving.

5 Takeaways From URI’s 66-60 Win Over TCU

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5 Takeaways From URI’s 66-60 Win Over TCU

5 Takeaways From Brown’s 88-77 Loss to UNH

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5 Takeaways From Brown’s 88-77 Loss to UNH

10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Nov. 27

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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Nov. 27

11/24/15

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Leaders Respond to Allegations of Racism in Johnston

News

Political and community leaders are reacting to allegations of racism in Johnston, after GoLocal unveiled a video showing a Johnston town building inspector calling a church reverend “that fucking black owner” over the phone, unaware that he was being taped by the building contractor.

Johnston Blocks Black Church Says Reverend, City Official Calls Him “F___ing Black Owner”

News

In a video tape exclusively obtained by GoLocalProv, a Johnston town official is heard making a racially charged statement regarding a church pastor’s attempts to rehabilitate a historic church in town — and the reverend is calling the town’s treatment of his efforts racist. In a meeting with his supervisor…

NEW: Bruins Rank as 5th Most Valuable Franchise in NHL

Sports

The Boston Bruins rank as the 5th most valuable franchise in the NHL, according to Forbes Magazine. Boston's current value sits at $750 million, unchanged from 2014.