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RI EDUCATION

Students in Central Falls got $10k to upgrade their high school. It drove a citywide ‘wave of democracy’

A budgeting model originated in Brazil launched as an elective class in Rhode Island’s poorest city. The approach is now taking hold statewide.

RHODE MAP
Police reform, housing top the wish list for R.I. municipalities
The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns is out with its annual priorities for state lawmakers.

RI POLITICS
Shekarchi names Hull as new deputy speaker of R.I. House
Hull, a Providence Democrat and Providence police sergeant, becomes the first Black legislator to serve in that leadership position.

RI BIRDS
Many bird species are declining in R.I. — here are 9 that researchers will keep an eye on
“Our goal is to keep common birds common,” said Charles Clarkson, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s director of avian research.

RI FOOD & DINING
RI VegFest returns with plans for more vegan food, less waste
This year the organizers plan to work with Bootstrap Compost, a residential and commercial food scrap pickup service operating in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

RI WEATHER
It’s going to be dangerously cold in the region this weekend. Here’s how frigid it could get.
Expect frigid temperatures and brutal windchill that could dip as low as 40 degrees below zero in what forecasters say could be the coldest weather Boston has experienced in years.

RI HEALTH
Dr. Megan Ranney named dean of Yale’s school of public health
She will succeed Interim Dean Melinda Pettigrew, who led the school after outgoing dean Dr. Sten Vermund returned to full-time teaching in July 2022.

RI POLITICS
McKee, Neronha, other statewide office-holders call for ban on ‘assault-style’ weapons
House and Senate leaders make no commitments, saying they will review the legislation as it goes through the committee process.

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Retail therapy: New niche stores offer great grocery options
Independent markets and restaurants with packaged foods are staying popular even during the time of inflation.

Where to eat in the dead of winter in R.I.

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FOOD

It’s Fall River v. New Bedford in a monthlong Portuguese pastry throwdown

The sister cities are engaging in a friendly food fight to see which spot has the best egg tart.

RHODE MAP

Providence’s most-endangered properties for 2023

In addition to the usual suspects, the Providence Preservation Society has the entire Providence public school system on its list.

R.I. FOOD & DINING

A new branch of Plant CityX to open at Bryant University. But there’s a twist.

The university has partnered with Providence-based vegan food hall and marketplace Plant City to open a fast-food location in a residence hall on its Smithfield campus.

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Senator Reed provides insights on sending tanks to Ukraine

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman also talks about the new Pawtucket/Central Falls train station and the presence of “tranq” in the local drug supply.
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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Jan. 27-Feb. 3

This week: Rev your engines at Monster Jam, sample some spirits, chill out on ice, and bowl for wildlife.

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RI POLITICS

Candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality

“We all have to be part of the change,” said Sylvia Carey-Butler, a Providence resident.

RI POLITICS

Lima says Shekarchi is replacing her as deputy speaker of R.I. House

The Cranston Democrat said “some of the progressives” disliked her contrary viewpoints and criticism. “They want to shut you up and cancel you. That’s the new cancel culture.”

RI politics

Rhode Island political news: January 2023

Regular updates about Rhode Island politics and political leaders.

RHODE MAP

It’s Crowne Plaza Month for Rhode Island Democrats

Warwick was the center of the political universe for the final full week of January, as three top state leaders kicked off fund-raising season.

RI FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

Retail therapy: New niche stores offer great grocery options

Independent markets and restaurants with packaged foods are staying popular even during the time of inflation.

INNOVATOR Q&A

A R.I. startup diverts 1 ton of waste each month from landfills. They’re trying to get businesses to do the same.

Tess Feigenbaum co-founded Epic Renewal, which looks to provide low-cost composting services for homes, businesses, and events.

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North Kingstown man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection

Bernard Joseph Sirr, 47, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to a felony charge of interference with officers during a civil disorder, the US Attorney’s office announced.

RI POLITICS

R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus elects the Rev. Donnie Anderson as chair

“I hope the message is: Trans women are women, and we just want to function like every other woman in society,” Anderson said.