‘Ello, Gov’na!: Dan McKee sworn in; ballot questions approved
For most of us, it was just another Tuesday night. For Dan McKee, it was the day he became governor. Former Gov. Gina Raimondo finally made it to the District […]
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The Cabinet
Greetings, denizens of our infinitesimal state! I, H.L. Popinjay, have had a change of heart this past fortnight. This week, rather than continue tofill the pages of this news-paper with […]
Unemployment insurance runs out for hundreds in RI
UPDATE: Important information in follow-up “Their Bad: Thousands notified in error of end of RI Unemployment Insurance eligibility”, by Michael Bilow, Mar 3, 2021. As the latest pandemic relief bill […]
Crime in the Streets: Warmer weather, relaxed restrictions could lead to another spike in gun violence
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced last month the second major statewide grand jury indictment in response to a so-called firearm “straw purchasing” operation. It is alleged that a […]
Burgundian 2.0: Waffles and beyond
We’ve been following the Burgundian since they first appeared in Rhode Island and Massachusetts’ breweries and beer halls with their life-changing liege waffles — I even went so far as […]
Kevin’s Culture Picks: What’s our cultural expert been watching?
Every week, I’ve been doing a deep dive into cultural issues, usually theater-related, that are bothering me or that deserve a second look. But who needs another thinkpiece, right? I […]
Supporting Childcare: Question 5 aims to help childcare facilities with their thin margins
In early 2020, Jenni and Dennis DeLoach were about to expand their business. They started Joyful Hearts Childcare in 2008; it functioned originally as a home daycare. Three years later, […]
2021 Bond Questions: We break down what’s on the ballot this week
Like a Bruins game in August, a special election in March just seems weird. Rhode Islanders are headed to the polls Tuesday for the fourth time in less than a […]
Affordable Housing: Ballot question 3 aims to develop Rhode Island’s stock
Housing prices across the state set new records last year under the COVID-19 pandemic. Pundits speculate the reason is high-income professionals fleeing urban areas in record numbers (possibly turning Rhode […]
A Great Pace: Vaccinations discussed at the weekly COVID-19 press conference
Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee was back on stage today, headlining the COVID-19 press conference. McKee stated he is proud of the progress the Ocean State has made in its vaccinations […]