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RI State Senator Tiara Mack 'won't allow' shame for twerking video
"This idea of Tiara Mack, meme sensation, has, like, really blown up," she said. -
Why Is Rhode Island The Only State That Commemorates V-J Day?
August 14, 1945, is the day the Japanese surrendered, ending World War II. Despite its significance, the holiday is only celebrated by one state: Rhode Island. -
Newport Folk Festival Returns To The Stage — With Precautions
The festival's capacity was cut in half, and proof of vaccination or a negative test is required for entry. -
Regional News Roundtable: RI Insurer Charges COVID Patients, NH Bars Out-Of-State Student Vaccines, Vineyard Lighthouse Contaminates Park
Our regional roundtable discusses New England headlines not found on the front pages. -
Historical Report Released As Part Of Reparations Effort In Providence
Mayor Jorge Elorza said the city will next hire a consultant to help facilitate community discussion and gather feedback as it weighs what its reparations program should look like. -
Senate Confirms Raimondo As Biden Commerce Secretary
Raimondo will be responsible for promoting the nation's economic growth domestically and overseas. -
Rhode Island Hospitals Receive Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine
The largest hospital operator in Rhode Island has received its initial doses of a coronavirus vaccine. -
2 Field Hospitals For COVID Overflow Opens In Rhode Island
Both field hospitals will take patients who are not critically ill. -
Rhode Island allocates $100M For Businesses Closed During 2-Week Pause
Gov. Gina Raimondo said that every resident who receives unemployment insurance benefits during the pause will get an additional $200. -
More Rhode Island Nursing Homes Reporting Coronavirus Cases, High School Capacity To Be Reduced
The rising number of cases in Rhode Island's congregate care facilities are mirrored in facilities across the country and a national association for long-term care facilities is calling on Congress to provide more resources.
