News + Culture

College basketball fans dine at Track 15 in Providence on March 21, 2025.

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The Public’s Radio

The Public’s Radio

Providence Businesses See a Bounce From March Madness

College basketball’s biggest stage draws fans from far and near, giving a boost to the local economy

March 21, 2025

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Offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on March 3, 2025.

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The Public’s Radio

The Public’s Radio

Thousands of Federal Workers Now in Paid Limbo

Reinstated federal workers in the region say they feel little hope of returning to their old jobs

March 21, 2025

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Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, left, shares a laugh with Sen. David Tikoian during his return to the Senate floor June 6, 2024.

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Politics + Justice

Politics + Justice

Out of Hospital, Senate President Ruggerio Has Yet to Return to the Statehouse

March 21, 2025

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According to a study released in January by the American Cancer Society, the incidence in breast cancer in American women under the age of 50 has increased by 1.4% annually since the mid-2000s, compared to a 0.7% rise in women 50 and older.

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Health

Health

Women Under 40 are Experiencing Increased Rates of Breast Cancer

Two Rhode Island women and their doctors share their stories

March 21, 2025

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G. Wayne Miller

Eber Gomes, one of the owners of Bread Brazil bakery in Fall River, says he is looking forward to the business that the commuter rail may bring.

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News + Culture

News + Culture

66 Years After Trains Left, South Coast is Ready for Commuter Rail

March 21, 2025

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Jennette Barnes

North Atlantic right whale #4120 documented with two llines exiting the left side of the mouth on December 9, 2024.

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Climate + Environment

Climate + Environment

‘Great Whale Conveyor Belt’ Nourishes the Ocean

March 21, 2025

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Dr. Michael Reuter waves during the Rhode Island Senate session on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after he was confirmed to sit on the Coastal Resources Management Council.

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Climate + Environment

Climate + Environment

Rhode Island Senate Confirms Barrington Foot and Ankle Surgeon to CRMC

March 21, 2025

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A computer monitor displays the Sportsbook RI website, Rhode Island’s sole online source for wagering on sports games.

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Sports

Sports

Sports Bettors Have One App in Rhode Island. More May Be on the Way

March 21, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Protestors gather during a demonstration at the headquarters of the Department of Education, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Washington.

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Education

Education

Trump to Sign Order Aiming to Close the Education Department

March 20, 2025

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Developer Ralph Santoro, left, speaks to the media at the 31-acre site in Johnston his family co-owns with Salvatore Compagnone Jr., right, on March 19, 2025. The town is trying to seize the land to build a new public safety complex and town hall.

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Community

Community

Johnston Land Owners Have No Plans to Back Down From Eminent Domain Battle

March 20, 2025

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Christopher Shea