A group of Rhode Island parents and grandparents has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Daniel McKee’s statewide school mask mandate.
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Group files suit challenging RI school mask mandate
Prosecutors drop murder charge against Rhode Island man
Prosecutors have dropped a first-degree murder charge against a Rhode Island man who had been accused of fatally shooting his friend, because surveillance video showed he was not at the scene of the crime.
Rhode Island focuses vaccination effort on high schoolers
Gov. Daniel McKee and other state officials urged high school students Wednesday to get a coronavirus vaccine if they want to ensure a normal school year that includes a full range of extracurricular activities including sports.
Elorza will not run for governor in 2022
By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Citing family concerns and the responsibilities of running the city, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Wednesday that he will not run for governor of Rhode Island in 2022, and has no immediate plans to run for any other political office. “It’s something that I’ve spent maybe the last year looking…
Rhode Island’s virus transmission rate rises for the week
The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases per 100,000 population in Rhode Island has gone up in the past week, to 213 for the week that ended Saturday from 207 the prior week.
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PHOTOS: The Black Crowes rock the XFinity Center in Mansfield
“The Most ‘Rock & Roll’ Rock & Roll Band in the World” The Black Crowes brought their reunion tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA Wednesday night. Check out the photos below from Cumulus Media’s Doug MacGunnigle.
George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95
George Wein, an impresario of 20th century music who helped found the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, died Monday.
Rhythm and Roots Festival returns for 2021
Photos by Steve Klamkin WPRO News After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rhythm and Roots Festival returned to Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Rhythm and Roots Festival 2021 if ( function_exists( ‘envira_gallery’ ) ) { envira_gallery( ‘1485295’ ); }
Rhode Island arts council now accepting grant applications
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts has opened the application process for the State Cultural Facilities Grant Program, officials said.
PPAC and 8 other RI venues to require audience vaccinations, masks
The Providence Performing Arts Center and 8 other local venues have instituted strict COVID-19 protocols regarding attendance at all events, effective immediately.
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