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Roberto during Joyful Rebellion Podcast in Providence.

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Education

STEAM Box Empowers Rhode Island Teens to Lead, Create and Broadcast Through Podcasting

With pizza, mentorship, and a mic, Roberto Gonzalez and his student-led program give youth a voice—turning curiosity into confidence and classrooms into launchpads for global storytelling

May 2, 2025

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David Uttam Lawlor

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Politics

State Sen. Tiara Mack Says Providence Residents Can’t Afford a Major Tax Hike

The state senator who represents Providence says the city should explore new ways to raise revenue

May 2, 2025

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Luis Hernandez

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Politics

R.I. Officials Backing Investment Change Sought by FM

Speaker Shekarchi calls the effort important for retaining the company

May 2, 2025

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Ian Donnis

Flowers adorn the State House Senate seat of the late Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, who died on April 21. Ruggerio reported more than $148,000 cash on hand in his campaign account as of March 31.

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Politics

Ruggerio is Gone but His Six-Figure Campaign Account Lives On

Former Senate president died with $148K cash on hand as of March 31

May 2, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, D.C.

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Politics

Trump Says He’s Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS. They Say He Can’t

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can’t. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it “blatantly unlawful”.

May 2, 2025

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David Folkenflik

Michael Pessoa was convicted of assault and filing false reports in 2023.

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News & Culture

Fall River Pays $100,000 to Settle Another Police Brutality Case

The payment resolves a federal lawsuit against former patrolman Michael Pessoa, who was convicted in 2023 of punching a handcuffed suspect in the face and filing false reports to cover up the incident

May 2, 2025

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Ben Berke

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Community

Rhode Island May Breakfasts Offer Coffee, Clamcakes and Community Spirit

Rhode Island celebrates the arrival of spring with the tradition of May Breakfasts. The oldest, at Cranston’s Oaklawn Community Baptist Church, has been going strong for 156 years

May 2, 2025

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David Wright