Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio Awarded with Two Edward R. Murrow Awards

The media station has received awards in the Digital and Hard News categories

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Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio Awarded with Two Edward R. Murrow Awards
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We’re thrilled to share that Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio have won two Edward R. Murrow Awards! Congratulations to our production teams and collaborators on this exciting achievement.

The Edward R. Murrow Awards, presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), are among the most prestigious honors in journalism. They recognize outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital news that uphold the highest standards of ethics, accuracy, and public service—values championed by legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow.

Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio are incredibly proud to receive these honors, as it affirms our commitment to delivering trusted, impactful journalism that serves our communities. This award is a testament to the hard work of our teams and the importance of public media in fostering an informed and engaged public.

You can read and listen to our award-winning pieces here:

From a sharp school-board satire at The Gamm to Black storytelling, chamber music and medieval fencing, here’s what’s happening this weekend and beyond in Rhode Island
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Brown University, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley reflected on what the city did right following the tragedy and what it can do better in the event of future emergencies
Mayor Brett Smiley said initial indications are positive, but that he ordered the city to engage an outside firm to review the city’s response
Activists gather in the State House rotunda with a list of demands for McKee administration
With the 2026 campaign and expectations of a budget hole hovering over the Statehouse, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee proposed ways the state can cut taxes
The recommendations call for annual inspection signed off by the local fire department, board of health and building inspector