Rhode Island PBS & The Public's Radio

07/09/2025

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new legislation filed in response to an investigative series by The Public’s Radio that chronicled the lives of child laborers in New Bedford, the nation’s highest-grossing fishing port.

Early morning on the New Bedford waterfront looks like a quaint New England scene, with colorful fishing boats lining up at warehouses to unload basket after basket of fresh fish.  But a 2023 investigative series by The Public’s Radio revealed some of these seafood processing factories illegally ...

07/08/2025

As you may know, the future of Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio is at risk. At the formal request of President Trump, the House of Representatives has voted to pass a bill that would strip away more than $1 million in already-approved funding in our organization.

It's more important than ever to reach out to your local Senators and ask them to oppose the rescission package. Share this image on your profile in support of the cause and click on the link in our bio for details on how you can make a difference in our community and across the country.

https://protectmypublicmedia.org/

07/03/2025

🎉 Big congrats to Scarlett Biancuzzo of Bristol! 🎓 She's been awarded the Rhode Island PBS & The Public's Radio Scholarship — up to $60,000 over four years to support her dream of becoming a broadcast journalist.

Selected from 38 applicants, Scarlett is headed to the University of Missouri to study journalism and political science. Congratulations, Scarlett!

https://www.ripbs.org/education/2025-rhode-island-pbs-scholarship

07/03/2025

The Community Libraries of Providence offer free weekly programs for all ages across their nine locations! From stop-motion animation and coding meetups to board game design and afternoon book clubs at Rochambeau Library, there's something for everyone! 📚

Check out whats happening at your local library this summer: https://thepublicsradio.org/arts-and-culture/whats-on-in-july-at-the-community-libraries-of-providence/

07/02/2025

Big-time college sports changed forever today. As of midnight on July 1, Division I schools could pay their athletes directly.

And pay them a lot. As much as $20.5 million per school for 2025-2026, thanks to the settlement of the class action lawsuit House v. NCAA.

Most terms of the agreement — participation, revenue sharing, roster limits, eliminating scholarship limits, NIL oversight to name a few — took effect today.

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Big-time college sports changed forever today. As of midnight on July 1, Division I schools could pay their athletes directly. And pay them a lot. As much as $20.5 million per school for 2025-2026, thanks to the settlement of  the class action lawsuit House v. NCAA.  Most terms of the agreement .....

07/01/2025

"Rhode Island’s infrastructure, particularly our bridges, are not in great shape according to the national reports. They’re some of the worst in the country. And I, you know, I feel like I pay a lot of tax money, and I would love to see more money invested in improving the infrastructure and improving the public transportation in the state in general, to improve sustainability..." - Lily Jeznach, professor of environmental engineering at Roger Williams University

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Lily Jeznach, professor of environmental engineering at Roger Williams University and Cranston resident

06/27/2025

Don't worry will be back soon! Check out our YouTube channel for more summer updates: https://www.youtube.com/

06/25/2025

As temperatures soared above 90 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, the historic bridge’s steel expanded until it could no longer fit back into place, according to Fairhaven Harbormaster Timothy Cox.

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The extreme heat wave this week has forced the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge to close for a second day in a row, halting marine traffic into the nation’s highest-earning fishing port and forcing cars and trucks to avoid a main artery into the South Coast city. Starting on Tuesday as temperatures cr...

06/25/2025

Our CEO, Pam Johnston, talks with radio host Luis Hernandez about how the upcoming federal funding decision would impact our station and community.

To learn more about how YOU can help save public media: https://protectmypublicmedia.org/

06/23/2025

EXTREME HEAT WAVE HITTING RI & SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND 🔥

Stay cool and safe tomorrow, temperatures will be reaching a high of 100 degrees.

Learn how to beat the heat: https://thepublicsradio.org/stories/dangerous-heat-wave-moves-into-rhode-island/

06/23/2025

Why did the state stop offering ferry service after the bridge shutdown?

Learn more or ask your own questions: https://www.ripbs.org/transportation/bridge-questions/you-asked-why-did-the-state-stop-offering-ferry-service-after-the-bridge-shutdown

06/18/2025

School is in session for Little Bear!

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