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

"Rhode Island’s infrastructure, particularly our bridges, are not in great shape according to the national reports. They...
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/

As temperatures soared above 90 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, the historic bridge’s steel expanded until ...
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/

06/18/2025

School is in session for Little Bear!

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06/17/2025

Have you ever heard of soupy sausage?

Discover this beloved local tradition in Westerly, Rhode Island: the art of making homemade dry-cured soppressata, affectionately called "soupy" by generations of families. This heartwarming documentary captures the love, heritage, and dedication behind this time-honored craft.

Watch the full documentary now: https://youtu.be/pCou70i3jpc?si=4rwwAABMBpTPjnrM

"In New York, in San Francisco, places with traffic, you expect it, so you can plan for it. I moved to East Providence b...
06/17/2025

"In New York, in San Francisco, places with traffic, you expect it, so you can plan for it. I moved to East Providence because it was easy, right? There was never any traffic. Now there’s always something." - Christopher Adamo

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Christopher Adamo, massage therapist and East Providence resident

A crowd with an estimated size of 4,000 gathered at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday afternoon to join in the hu...
06/14/2025

A crowd with an estimated size of 4,000 gathered at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday afternoon to join in the hundreds of "No Kings" protests that took place across the nation.

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✍️&📸: Ian Donnis

The protests were part of a national “No Kings” day of action

06/14/2025

The Gamm Theatre is celebrating 40 years of bold storytelling with an epic production of Angels in America — Tony Kushner’s groundbreaking play set during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1985 NYC.

Director Brian McEleney brings a personal connection to the story through the character of Prior Walter, making this milestone production even more powerful.

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