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Providence Mayoral Race Taking Shape
The field of potential contenders continues to grow for Providence Mayor Angel Taveras' anticipated open seat in 2014, should the Mayor decide to make a run at the Governor's Office.
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RICares Changing Addiction Conversation
On May 31st, RICares, the local organization that works to advocate for Rhode Island's recovery community, will present a sneak preview screening of The Anonymous People at The Columbus Theater on Broadway at 7 P.M.
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poll: Providence Mayor’s Race - Who Would You Support?
The race race for the Mayor's office in 2014 is already taking shape in the City of Providence. Line are being drawn and a sweeping array of elected and appointed officials are gearing up to run. With Mayor Angel Taveras gearing up for a run for Governor and the City still facing a serious financial period, who is best to serve as the next Mayor of Providence.
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Rob Horowitz: Let’s Get Serious About Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse is our nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. Yet, so far natonal and state efforts in this area amount to not much more than baby steps. It is time to make prescription drug abuse a priority and launch the comprehensive policy and public education response required to get results.
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Dear John: Pro Golfer Wants To Play Her
Dear John, I went clubbing with the girls for my birthday and we ran into a group of professional golfers who were filming a reality TV show. Drinks were flowing, courtesy of The Golf Channel, and I soon became the arm candy of one of the golfers who wouldn't admit his age.
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Organize + Energize: Tame Your Gym Bag Now
Be ready for exercise at any time!
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RI Music Community Rallies Around Brown Bird’s David Lamb
From my time covering the Rhode Island music scene extensively since my days as a Radio DJ at 90.7 WXIN and a music journalist at The Anchor while I was a communications major at Rhode Island College until now, there have been very few bands that encompass the grand mix of amazing talent and genuine kindness as much as Brown Bird. I had the pleasure of meeting David Lamb and MorganEve Swain at The Low Anthem's album release show for Smart Flesh back in the spring of 2011 at an abandoned pasta sauce factory in Central Falls. Right from the moment I met them they struck me with such humbleness and gratitude as well as playing a dynamic set during that evening. I've been a huge fan ever since and every time I hear about Brown Bird playing in The Ocean State my eyes light up like a 5 year old on Christmas morning.
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Providence Community Health Center In Final Phase of $45M Project
Two health care institutions, a national retailer, and a major community economic development initiative announced their commitment to achieve the vision for reconnecting South Providence to the economic mainstream of the city and state.
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Jean Ann Guliano: What Gist’s Supporters Are Forgetting—Students
Last week, many members of the Rhode Island business community and many school committees sent letters to Governor Chafee in support of Education Commissioner Gist. For the most part, many business leaders will admit they appreciate the strong stand the Commissioner has taken towards unions and union practices such as seniority and tenure.
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Portsmouth Basketball Star Chrabascz Headed to Butler University
Andrew Chrabascz, former Portsmouth High School basketball star, has committed to play at Division I Butler University next season. After drawing offers from Canisius, Davidson, Delaware, Massachusetts, St. Bonaventure, and Vermont, Chrabascz has decided to head to Indianapolis in the fall to suit up for Brad Stevens’ Bulldogs.
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Providence Pension Projection Data Raising Questions
As the Providence City Council's Ways and Means Committee has been holding hearings on Mayor Taveras' fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, the health of the City's pension fund continues to come under close examination -- and scrutiny of its unfunded liability assumptions.
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CITY/STATE: How White Providence Really Is
The city of Providence is a very diverse place. In fact, it’s over 62% minority, making it a so-called “minority majority” city. However, the city of Providence is only a very small part of the overall state and region. Metropolitan Providence is one of the whitest major regions in America. Looking at metro areas with more than one million people, Providence ranks third in the country for the total non-minority population. The percentage of the population that is “white only, non-hispanic” – Hispanic people can be of any race – is nearly 80%. Only Pittsburgh and Cincinnati are higher.
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Is the Obligation Legitimate and Should We Honor It?
NY Governor Nelson Rockefeller was said by some to have an “edifice complex”. He was also a man used to getting what he wanted, when he wanted it. What Rocky wanted was the ability to realize his grand dreams without waiting for messy, time consuming voter approval of his various projects.
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MUSIC: The ‘Mericans Bring Glory To The Parlour
On Thursday at The Parlour in Providence, local heartland rock & rollers The 'Mericans were the marquee act playing two sets as part of a show chock full of some of The Creative Capital's best musicians that was sure to be pleasing to the ears. Daniel Chase and Detroit Rebellion rounded out the bill that guaranteed a wonderful evening of tunes. With the amount of talent on stage, you knew it was going to be a good night at The Parlour.
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RI PowerPlayer: Karen Jessup
Every Monday, GoLocal sits down with a Rhode Island individual who is currently making a major impact on the state. This week, GoLocal talks with Karen Jessup, Providence Preservation Society's Interim Director.
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Smart Benefits: Expect Double-Digit Health Insurance Hikes in 2014
Starting January 1, 2014, large employer groups in Rhode Island that are fully insured will pay much more in medical insurance premiums – plus an added 4-4.5% because of new taxes and fees stemming from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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video: Flash Mob Takes Over RIC Graduation
The commencement at Rhode Island College was taken over by a flash mob that raised the energy level and entertained the thousands of graduates, faculty, staff and the celebrating families. At this the 159th commencement, the 1,400 plus graduates were delighted by rendition of "Time of My Life."
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Russell Moore: Did Chafee’s Cabinet Deserve A Raise?
The state legislature is a pretty easy target for critics in the state of Rhode Island, and it's rapidly fired upon by everyone from avid political observers to casual followers. It's a large body, with over 113 members, and everyone seems to love their representative and senator, yet hate the legislature as a whole.
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College Admissions: 6 Last-Minute Summer Ideas for HS Students
Summer vacation will start soon, and many teens still haven’t made plans. A job is always a good option, but can be tough to find. So, here are some other ways to make the most of your summer and impress admissions officers:
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Up Close With Social Media Entrepreneur Abby Moreau
With her final semester of college approaching, Roger Williams University senior Abby Moreau found herself at a crossroads. Her inspiration came when an older friend who had been a successful entrepreneur encouraged Abby to do what she loves, and that was social media.
