Joe Tasca
Producer, HostThe local voice on Weekend Edition for several years, Joe stepped into the role of morning producer in October 2023. Joe is also a reporter, covering stories in the field and conducting interviews with newsmakers.
He graduated from Westerly High and earned his bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University. When he’s not working, Joe enjoys reading, writing, hiking, playing golf, and traveling to Canada. jtasca@oceanstatemedia.org
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Some municipalities aren’t doing enough to provide remote access to public meetings, according to a new report from the ACLU of Rhode Island -
The proposed RENT program would pay landlords up to $3,000 on behalf of struggling tenants, but councilors want safeguards against rent hikes and evictions -
On the anniversary of the disaster that killed ten, the city will remember the victims and honor first responders -
The state’s congressional delegation says President Trump denied Rhode Island’s blizzard aid request the same day he promoted disaster assistance for Republican-leaning states -
The pop star, who owns a home in Westerly, made the surprise donation on Thursday -
Rhode Island is expected to see dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Thursday and Friday -
As Providence prepares to take control of its school district for the first time since 2019, questions remain about whether local officials are up to the task -
Federal officials approved use of a loan program that helps businesses and nonprofits respond in the wake of disasters -
Cities and towns could allow bars and restaurants to serve until 3 a.m. during select World Cup games -
Jewish advocacy leaders say the numbers are improving, but incidents remain higher than before the Oct. 7 attacks and the Gaza war
