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House passes Tiverton casino bill
Image courtesy of TRMG PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would put a proposal to build a Tiverton casino to a statewide vote. The House voted 96-4 on Wednesda...
Cumulus Media Mar 03, 2016

The Hummel Report — Getting There
Providence is a city surrounded – and divided by – water. But if you actually want to get to the water, for boating or fishing or kayaking – or maybe to take a long walk, there is on...
Cumulus Media Mar 03, 2016

NEW: DOT docs show toll gantries could take 3+ years
by Tara Granahan, WPRO After examining RI Department of Transportation documents, WPRO’s Tara Granahan has found that completion of construction of the controversial toll gantries, an integral p...
Cumulus Media Mar 02, 2016

Pension lawsuit settlement case headed to trial
(From left) Pension Mediator Frank Williams, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner testify in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A lawsuit fil...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2016

Some RIPTA fares rising Tuesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island bus fares are on the rise. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is reminding passengers that some fares are rising on Tuesday. The base cash fare for a one-wa...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2016

WATCH: Chariho scores stunning victory over Burrillville in last second play
Watch Chariho's Jake Beauregard’s perfect pass to Tom Longolucco and his game winning basket that gave Chariho a 60-59 victory over Burrillville in Division III championship game Sunday at Brown...
Cumulus Media Feb 29, 2016

Independent Contractors’ exec director resigns under pressure after RhodeWorks battle
Citing “intimidation tactics from the General Assembly,” Robert Lafleur, the Executive Director of the RI Independent Contractors Association (RIICA) announced his resignation from the ass...
Cumulus Media Feb 29, 2016

Care New England to cut services, jobs at Memorial Hospital
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Care New England has announced plans to scale back services at Memorial Hospital. The hospital announced Monday that it will eliminate a number of positions as well as its mater...
Cumulus Media Feb 29, 2016

WPRO Guide to Super Tuesday
Cumulus Media Feb 29, 2016

Rhode Island proposes ticketing app for MBTA, Amtrak riders
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island officials are working to develop a smartphone-based ticketing system for rail commuters traveling between Providence and Boston. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo has ...
Cumulus Media Feb 29, 2016





