Providence College students claim 'hostile' racial climate on campus
By Linda BorgPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A group of Providence College students will hold a press conference Wednesday to protest what they say is a hostile climate for minority students and faculty. The forum...
View ArticleRI and hospitals launch website with health data, resources
By Felice FreyerThe Rhode Island Department of Health and the Hospital Association of Rhode Island Wednesday launched a website with a wealth of data about the health status and demographics of Rhode...
View ArticleRoute 95 north lanes to close in Warwick
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. - The state Department of Transportation said Wednesday that two lanes of Route 95 north in Warwick will be closed for repairs this afternoon. The DOT blamed an...
View ArticleTranscript: Red Sox chat with Britton and MacPherson
By Mike McDermottApril is over, and the Red Sox -- despite a tough loss last night -- are in first place with Major League Baseball's best record, at 18-8. Can they keep it up in May? Brian MacPherson...
View ArticleSenator Reed calls for making college more affordable
By Linda BorgBRISTOL, RI - Sen. Jack Reed joined Roger Williams University President Donald J. Farish, faculty, and students in calling for action to prevent a student loan rate hike on July 1 and new,...
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Readers react to #eWave technology series
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter Reader reaction is always a bonus when you launch a new series. With the start of #eWave: The Digital Revolution, we've seen comments on every platform on which our audience...
View ArticleMass. hospital chain sues RI Blue Cross, blames insurer for failure of deal...
By Felice FreyerSteward Health Care System, the Massachusetts hospital chain that last year abandoned its plans to buy Landmark Medical Center, is suing Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island,...
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Cranston mayor touts economic success in effort to raise money
By Paul Davis Journal file photoFung CRANSTON, R.I. -- Mayor Allan W. Fung, a potential 2014 candidate for governor, is asking supporters for money to enable him to "share" his recent accomplishments...
View ArticleAfter some glitches, medical marijuana dispensary in Warwick moving forward
By W. Zachary MalinowskiWARWICK, R.I. -- Summit Medical Compassion Center was once billed as the biggest and most lucrative proposed medical marijuana dispensary in the state. But after a series of...
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Central Falls police seek man in robbery
By Thomas J. Morgan Courtesy of Central Falls policeJoshua Hightower CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- The Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for Joshua Hightower, 26, for a robbery on April 17 on...
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FBI: 3 removed backpack from Marathon bombing suspect's UMass Dartmouth dorm...
By Maria Armental AP PhotoThis undated photo shows, from left, Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, from Kazakhstan, with Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Times Square in New...
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Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence names new director
By Richard C. Dujardin Photo courtesy Roger Williams Park Zoo Jeremy Goodman PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Jeremy Goodman, who led the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, N.J. since 2004, has been tapped to become...
View ArticleNational Organization for Marriage denounces passage of same sex marriage...
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization for Marriage has denounced the General Assembly's passage of legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry...
View ArticleLangevin lauds the approval of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, says it...
By Richard C. DujardinWARWICK, R.I. -- U.S. Rep. James Langevin is among those lauding the General Assembly's approval of legislation making same-sex marriage legal in Rhode Island, saying he thinks...
View ArticleTransit supporters rally at State House for RIPTA funding bill
By Bruce LandisPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Transit supporters rallied at the State House on Thursday to push for a bill that they said is the state bus system's only hope this legislative session to improve...
View ArticleWarwick, R.I., residents wait to speak on junior high closing
By Barbara PolichettiWARWICK, R.I. - More than 300 parents, teachers and residents showed up at Warwick Veterans High School Thursday night to speak on the proposed closing of Gorton Junior High, but...
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Chafee signs same-sex marriage bills, making Rhode Island the 10th state to...
By Randal Edgar Providence Journal photo / Kathy Borchers Governor Chafee signs same-sex marriage in Rhode Island into law Thursday on the steps of the State House. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With hundreds...
View ArticleSen. Nesselbush: 'The nation's eyes were upon us, and ... this State House...
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Standing on the brink of history, at the signing ceremony for legislation she sponsored that will make Rhode Island the 10th state to allow same-sex marriage, Sen....
View ArticleRhode Islanders United for Marriage: 'This is truly a proud day for Rhode...
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE - Rhode Islanders United for Marriage, the leading advocacy group for same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, issued this statement after Governor Chafee signed the legislation...
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A choked-up Fox tells partner of 15 years: 'The state now knows we matter'
By Katherine Gregg Providence Journal photo / Kathy Borchers House Speaker Gordon Fox cheers at the end of the speeches on the State House lawn Thursday, just before Governor Chafee signed the Marriage...
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