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Providence College retaliated against psychologist who spoke out over gender, racial disparities, lawsuit alleges
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The 38-page complaint also alleges Stewart, who was one of the only women in a leadership role within the college’s Athletics Department, was regularly treated differently than her male colleagues. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran...
WWE News Roundup - Former Women’s Champion to miss Evolution; unfortunate situation for Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch; Charlotte Flair breaks character
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's WWE News Roundup. Today, we have a few updates from various legendary female wrestlers. Charlotte Flair has pulled back the curtain with some heartbreaking revelations, while a former WWE...
'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' captured filming around Ocean State
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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Filming for "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" is underway, with sightings reported across the state. Executive producer Andy Cohen has praised the cast, describing them as "very Italian" and having "interesting connections." Social media users...
One RI woman's fight to correct race on her birth…
Newport Daily News - Rhode Island
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Lucy Rose campaigned to change the race on her birth certificate to Cape Verdean after learning that it said "Negro." Both sides of her family come from Cape Verde and have mixed African and Portuguese ancestry, but were labeled Black or White on...
5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches
AFAR
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July 8, 2025
Providence and Newport swim in attention from Rhode Island visitors, but there’s plenty to see beyond the city and the sea in the Ocean State. Here are five destinations, from quiet New England harbor villages to bustling towns repowered with...
Rhode Island’s Iconic Modern Diner Is for Sale
1420 WBSM - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Somewhere between memorable radio gigs, a short stint as Senator Bernie Sanders's press guy for his first congressional campaign in 1988, and my nearly 10 years as a talk host at my current dial position, there was Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I...
Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island celebrates 70 years
The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
PROVIDENCE—With voices lifted in harmony and hearts filled with pride, the Armenian community of Rhode Island gathered on June 28 to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 70th anniversary of the Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island, under the inspired...
Butler workers in second month of strike speaking alongside Women & Infants union caregivers
WLNE - Rhode Island
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July 9, 2025
Striking Butler Hospital workers (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — As their strike against Care New England nears two months, striking workers at Butler Hospital will speak out against what they call CNE’s “disregard for [their] workers” alongside...
Final Emerging Artist Concert Series show features Spokane’s Got Talent winner Helmer Noel
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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If You Go If You Go Helmer Noel When: 7 p.m. Friday; doors open at 6:30 Where: The Listening Room, Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. Tickets: $27 plus fees at hamilton.live or $30 at the door Upon arriving in Spokane from Rhode Island about four...
‘Significant cuts’ possible after Trump administration withholds $29 million from R.I. education
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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“I just don’t understand the rationale,” Infante-Green said in an interview with the Globe. “Not that I agree, but recently the federal government made English the official language of the United States, so I don’t understand how they want us to...
57 arrested for DUI during Fourth of July holiday weekend in Rhode Island
What's Up Newp - Rhode Island
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July 7, 2025
Law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island arrested 57 individuals for driving under the influence during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. The arrests were made between 12 p.m. on July...
JN Money Services Expands JN Money Online to Rhode Island
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 8, 2025
SOUTH FLORIDA – JN Money Services (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of JN Money Services Limited, will be expanding its money transfer and payment services across the United States, to the state of Rhode Island. This expansion will facilitate the company’s...
JN Money Online expands to Rhode Island
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
JN Money Services (USA), a subsidiary of JN Money Services Limited, will be expanding its money transfer and payment services across the United States, to the state of Rhode Island. This expansion will facilitate the company’s introduction of its...
LIVE: WWE Raw gets underway from Rhode Island
CBS Sports - Florida
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Seth Rollins' all-out assault on WWE's future has drawn the ire of plenty within the WWE locker room. Among those opposing Rollins' plans is Penta, and now Rollins and Penta will go one-on-one on Raw this Monday night. Penta was one of the men who...
A pledge to continue advocating for RI’s children
Cranston Herald - Rhode Island
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By Rep. JULIE A. CASIMIRO This legislative session will be remembered for hard work, thoughtful deliberation and collaboration that made possible many improvements for the people of Rhode Island. Faced with a budget shortfall that made resources...
Rhode Island First in Nation to Add Workplace Protections for Women Experiencing Menopause – Herb Weiss
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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July 7, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues In 2012, Rhode Island became the first state to pass a Homeless Bill of Rights. Three years later, it led again by banning the use of bullhooks on elephants. In 2021, the state once more broke...
McKee: Rhode Island Energy 'caught flat-footed'; pleased with crews' weekend efforts
WLNE - Rhode Island
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July 7, 2025
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee praised utility crews’ work to restore power over the weekend, but reiterated his criticism of Rhode Island Energy’s handling of Thursday’s storm. “They got caught flat-footed,” McKee said....
Modern Diner, a Rhode Island Landmark, Up for Sale After 40 Years
Newport Buzz - Rhode Island
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July 7, 2025
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — After more than four decades of serving the Pawtucket community, the iconic Modern Diner is officially on the market. Housed in a rare 1940s Sterling Streamliner and known for its classic charm and famous breakfast specials, the...
Ecuadorian national faces indictment for illegal re-entry into the United States
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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July 9, 2025
Sara Miron Bloom Acting United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island | News From The StatesSara Miron Bloom Acting United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island | News From The States PROVIDENCE – An Ecuadorian national,...
Try these 5 RI activities for an adventure-filled summer
Newport Daily News - Rhode Island
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With summer in full swing, you may be looking for a fun way to soak up the Rhode Island sun, such as spending a day at the beach, enjoying a nice cold drink at an outdoor brewery or even searching for the perfect summer ice cream cone. However,...