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Homeless in R.I.: ‘Oh, it can happen to you. It can absolutely happen to anybody.’
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Holly Barchie says even a hard-working, middle-class family like hers can end up without a home amid the state’s housing crisis.
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🍳 Learn how to make this delicious Portuguese breakfast
Get tips from a pro on how to prepare a beloved breakfast: ovos com molho de tomate e cebola.
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Connecting with Portugal through food with cookbook author Maria Lawton
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, embracing Portuguese culture and making ovos com molho de tomate e cebola with the author of “Azorean Cooking” and host of “Maria’s Portuguese Table” on Rhode Island PBS.
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R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi says Raimondo encouraged him to run for Congress
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Warwick Democrat also details the 14-bill legislative package unveiled last week, saying, “We have a crisis at every level of the housing spectrum.”
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The role of teachers? ‘To empower students to recognize that the world needs their talents.’
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, award-winning Central Falls science teacher David Upegui talks about why left the Ivy League to teach at the high school he attended.
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Breaking down Cicilline’s decision to exit Congress
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Dan McGowan and Jim Hummel analyze the Rhode Island Democrat’s decision to step down to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.
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R.I.’s new deputy House speaker expects revamp of Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights this year
“Something has to be done,” Representative Raymond Hull, a Black Providence police sergeant, said on the Rhode Island Report. “There has to be some reform, and it’s going to be not some Band-Aid either.”
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Convicted of murder as a teen, Providence man released from prison under new R.I. law
On Rhode Island Report podcast, Keith Nunes notes most people sent to prison will return to society some day. So, he asked, “What do we want to do?”
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The floodgates have opened in the First Congressional District
With two popular would-be candidates out of the picture, a lot of congressional hopefuls suddenly see the race for David Cicilline's seat as winnable. 49 minutes ago
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R.I. Representative Nathan Biah running for Congress
Providence Democrat joins rapidly growing field of candidates looking to fill the vacancy that US Representative David Cicilline will leave in the First Congressional District. 1 hour ago
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A running list of possible candidates for Cicilline’s congressional seat
A special election cannot be scheduled until Cicilline officially resigns from Congress, but it’s likely that Democratic and Republican primaries take place this summer, with a general election to follow. 2 hours ago
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A new app ensures you won’t get lost in the wilderness
Kyle Corry, a Rhode Island-based hiking enthusiast, is the founder behind the app “Trail Sense.”
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How a $2 hot dog changed everything for a Michelin-star restaurateur
Will Guidara said creating memories and unique experiences are more important than the traditional marketing techniques — especially coming out of the pandemic.
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Rhode Island FC evaluating venue options amid questions about Tidewater Landing stadium
After delays in public financing for the $124 million Pawtucket stadium, Rhode Island FC explores plans to play somewhere else in 2024.
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Legal sports gambling is a huge business opportunity for baseball, but should it also be a concern?
Are we to believe that all of the roughly 1,200 players signed to major league contracts at any one time will resist the urge to bet?
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Joseph Powers elected Rhode Island Republican Party chair
The Republican State Central Committee chooses the former state Senate candidate over their former chair, Giovanni Cicione.