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Report Shows Homelessness Increased by 35% in Rhode Island Last Year

Despite historic levels of funding for housing, shelters, and supportive services, rates of homelessness continued to rise, according to the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness

November 20, 2024

1 min read

Nina Sparling

Sports

Fans Can Step Up to the Plate for Red Sox CEO’s Memorabilia at Auction

November 21, 2024

1 min read

AP News

News & Culture

Northampton, Amherst Remain Sanctuary Cities in Massachusetts

November 21, 2024

1 min read

Adam Frenier

The Public’s Radio

How the Democrats Lost Their Grip on Fall River

Donald Trump was the first Republican presidential candidate to win Fall River in 100 years. His victory reveals how local Democrats have lost many institutional connections to working-class voters they once used to win elections

The Public’s Radio

How Will a Second Trump Term Affect Reproductive Health in RI?

Gretchen Raffa of Planned Parenthood Votes Rhode Island said they anticipate some difficult fights ahead – including the possibility of a national abortion ban

November 22, 2024

1 min read

Luis Hernandez

Arts & Entertainment

75 Years Ago, Maria Tallchief Reshaped the Ballet World for Native American Prima Ballerinas

November 20, 2024

1 min read

Shannon Toll, University of Dayton

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Studio Session: Traditional Lithuanian Folk Songs with Siblings Dovas and Vija Lietuvninkas

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Did You Know That Edgar Allan Poe Had a Scandalous Romance With a Providence Poet?

The tortured poet’s tell-tale heart fell for fellow writer Sarah Helen Whitman in 1848

October 31, 2024

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Focusing on the Best Places to Watch the Sun Rise in Rhode Island

November 1, 2024

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Drawing From Memories of an Illustrious Career

October 15, 2024

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October 22, 2024

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Our Town: Jamestown Part II Community Screening

Join Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio for the community premiere of the “Our Town: Jamestown Part II” documentary, made possible by the residents and friends of Jamestown! The screening will take place at the Jamestown Arts Center on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Register here.

Watch the broadcast premiere of “Our Town: Jamestown Part II” on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.

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