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:

Scott Wolf, executive director of Grow Smart RI, says the state’s lack of action on transportation and housing could threaten its ability to stave off projected population loss
All 73 of the unionized food and beverage workers at T.F. Green Airport refused to work on Thursday, saying they haven’t received a pay raise in two years from Grove Bay Concessations, which operates the airport’s restaurants and bars
The Rhode Island string band is playing a pair of shows at Myrtle on Sunday, showcasing their many unique cover songs as well as originals spanning the swing, bluegrass and folk genres, with a few curveballs thrown in
Despite having never held elective office, Guckian says his vision of reduced state spending can break the Democratic hold on Rhode Island
Voters had been slated to see a ballot question this fall that sought to bring rent control back, but the state’s highest court knocked it down
A majority of employees on the editorial team at Ocean State Media, Rhode Island’s joint NPR and PBS organization, voted to form a union with SAG-AFTRA Wednesday.