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Gingrich, Romney attack each other on foreclosures
Boston.com Massachusetts News
Jan 27Rivals Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are trading barbs over their income from mortgage firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac . »
Providence road named after PC legend
WPRI.com Providence News
Jan 04A local basketball legend was immortalized Wednesday by having a Providence street dedicated in his name. Governor Lincoln Chafee joined dozens of friends, family, and dignitaries as the former Service Road 8 in Cathedral Square was rededicated as Dav... »
Lawmakers Extend Payroll Tax Cut & Jobless Benefits
Boston Weather, Breaking News and Sports from WBZ-TV
Dec 17The Senate passed legislation Saturday extending a Social Security payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for just two months, handing President Barack Obama a partial victory while setting the stage for another fight in February. »
RI investigates hospital medication mix up
The Herald News
Nov 02Rhode Island health officials are investigating whether four Rhode Island hospitals gave 2,000 patients the wrong form of their medications. The patients were prescribed timed-release medications but may have received the regular form of the medication... »
Feedback wanted on streetcar proposal
WPRI TV Local News
Oct 26The city of Providence and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will hold three open houses to solicit public feedback on their proposed streetcar route. »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
Health | Hasbro Hospital Helps Families Keep Space Heaters Safe
GoLocalProv
Feb 01Hasbro Children’s Hospital knows that winter can bring its share of emergencies, even inside. Since more families are now using portable space heaters to keep warm during winter months, proper use and safety is more important than ever. »
Seed Starting Workshop Wednesday
Providence Daily Dose
Jan 30A free workshop will be held in the greenhouse of Hope Artiste… »
Sunday links
Maggie's Farm
Jan 29Old ad via Doug Ross Look for Green Lights When Choosing a Partner (h/t Schneiderman) Can You Choose to be Gay? Meet the Marriage Killer- It's More Common Than Adultery and Potentially As Toxic, So Why Is It So Hard to Stop Nagging? Does School Stunt T... »
A Conversation About the Children’s Discovery Library
What's Happening At Providence Children's Museum
Jan 26The Chace Children’s Discovery Library – an engaging early learningenvironment designed by Providence Children’s Museum – opens atProvidence Public Library on Saturday, January 28. Anne Kilkenny, theLibrary’s Early Childhood Services Coordinator and Ch... »
Racial Profiling Prevention Act
RI Future
Jan 21Have you or anyone you know ever been racially profiled? Sick and tired of police abusing their power? Well the Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM) has been working very hard on the Racial Profiling Prevention Act since last fall. To gather suppo... »