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Displaying all articles tagged:
Rhode Island
dnc 2020
Aug. 19, 2020
Rhode Island’s Passion for Calamari Confuses, Delights DNC Viewers
This is what we like to see.
By
Charu Sinha
vision 2020
Aug. 13, 2020
Supreme Court Lets Rhode Island Relax Voting by Mail Requirements
After refusing to require accommodations for voting in a pandemic, the Court did allow states to do so themselves.
By
Ed Kilgore
taxes
Aug. 2, 2020
Wait, So Why Did People in Rhode Island Get Checks Signed by Mickey Mouse?
If Mickey owed you money before, he still owes you money now.
By
Halle Kiefer
the last great american dynasty
July 28, 2020
A Brief History of Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island Feud
It’s hard not to hear the lyric, “Rebekah gave up on the Rhode Island set forever,” as Swift’s own feelings toward my home state.
By
Julie Tremaine
coronavirus
Mar. 29, 2020
Rhode Island Coronavirus Order Now Targets All Out-of-State Travelers
Governor Raimondo rescinded her order singling out New Yorkers — and issued a new one targeting everyone relocating to the state.
By
Chas Danner
health
Sept. 19, 2019
Woman’s Blood Turns Blue After Taking Toothache Medication
A woman in Rhode Island literally turned blue after taking an over-the-counter toothache treatment.
By
Marie Lodi
crime
Aug. 23, 2019
Nathan Carman Testifies About His Mother’s Mysterious Disappearance
“I did not hear her scream.”
By
James D. Walsh
2018 primaries
Sept. 13, 2018
Rhode Island’s Raimondo Brushes Aside Progressive Challenge
Called by her opponent “an extreme corporatist Democrat,” the incumbent became the 13th woman to win a gubernatorial nomination this year.
By
Ed Kilgore
June 2, 2018
Rhode Island Becomes Latest State to Pass New Gun-Reform Laws
The state banned bump stocks and set up a process to seize firearms from those deemed a risk.
By
Benjamin Hart
fixations
Nov. 13, 2017
I Think About This a Lot: The Facebook War Over Dunkin’ Donuts Hot Cups
There aren’t a lot of things right now that work just the way they’re supposed to work, but the Hot Cup
does
.
By
Leah Carroll
awful things
Aug. 3, 2016
Rhode Island Prep School Settles Up to 30 Sex-Abuse Claims
“People feel like this is the school recognizing what they went through.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
Awful Things
Oct. 22, 2015
A Disabled Applebee’s Cook Worked for Nearly a Year Without Payment
Parents of the “tireless worker” say he did 350 hours of free prep work.
By
Clint Rainey
Power Moves
Oct. 31, 2014
President Obama Had an Enormous Cake for Lunch
He made an unannounced pit stop and shelled out $38.99 for this six-layer, chocolate-covered behemoth.
By
Clint Rainey
early and awkward
Oct. 15, 2014
Bishop Asks Voters to Write In Dead Catholics
As always, it’s about abortion.
By
Katie Zavadski
accidents
May 4, 2014
Nine Acrobats Seriously Injured During Rhode Island Circus Performance
They fell from at least 25 feet.
By
Caroline Bankoff
equal rites
Apr. 24, 2013
Rhode Island Is About to Become the Tenth State to Legalize Gay Marriage
With help from a few Republican state senators.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Hurricanes
Aug. 30, 2011
At Least It’s A Tiny State
Two thousand Rhode Island restaurants need to be inspected post-Irene.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Aug. 10, 2011
Spain Introduces An Electronic Tongue; Wendy’s Sues Franchisees
So far the crazy new device is used to taste-test wines.
gays
June 29, 2011
Rhode Island Senate Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions
Governor Lincoln Chafee says he’s likely to sign the bill.
By
Mike Vilensky
Closings
Jan. 13, 2011
Del’s Lemonade Melts on Lincoln, But Keeps Truckin’
The imported Rhode Island favorite fails to gain demand in Venice.
By
Hadley Tomicki
early and often
Oct. 28, 2010
One Place Where President Obama Is Still the Man: Rhode Island
Frank Caprio’s “shove it” remark bites him in the ass.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Oct. 25, 2010
The Candidate Doth Protest Too Much?
A Democrat running for governor in Rhode Island totally doesn’t care that President Obama won’t endorse him.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 25, 2010
Mayoral Candidate Proposes to Girlfriend During Debate
That’s special.
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
July 28, 2010
Another New England Politician Has Managed to Alienate Every Red Sox Fan
Candidate for governor in Rhode Island thinks Curt Schilling is a liar.
By
Dan Amira
patrick kennedy
Feb. 11, 2010
Rep. Patrick Kennedy Will Not Seek Re-Election
Will mark first time in half-century that there will not be a Kennedy in Congress.
By
Josh Duboff
Fast Food
Sept. 16, 2009
Double Down in Providence
Providence is why you’re fat.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
Openings
Aug. 11, 2009
Del’s Lemonade on Lincoln Imported from Rhode Island
Venice has a new frozen treat straight from Rhode Island.
By
Hadley Tomicki