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Tess Curran, City of Fall River Health and Human Services Director #WPRO Fall River holds a COVID vaccination clinic for people age 75 and older, after several earlier clinics for first responders. https://www.fallriverma.org/department/corona-virus-information/
Jay O'Grady of the Yes on 5 bond referendum. #WPRO On March 2, Rhode Island voters will be asked to consider seven bond referenda, including Question 5, which would provide $15 million for high quality, affordable child care. yeson5ri.org
Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council President and Chief Executive Officer Michael DiBiase. #WPRO After starting a rebound from the coronavirus pandemic in the 3rd quarter of 2020, RIPEC looked at the RI economic downturn in the 4th quarter, and predicts a protracted recovery. Michael DiBiase looks at ways the state can make structural improvements. ripec.org
Lori Urso is Executive Director of the Slater Mill Association. #WPRO The National Park Service acquired the mill, and transformed it into the Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark. https://www.nps.gov/blrv/learn/historyculture/slatermill.htm Photo courtesy National Park Service
Former RI Health Director Dr. Michael Fine talks about the scarce availability of the COVID vaccine in RI. #WPRO Dr. Fine is an author, family physician and the Chief Health Strategist for the City of Central Falls. www.centralfallsri.us/coronavirus www.michaelfinemd.com
Jocelyn Foye, Executive Director of The Womxn Project. #WPRO On Inauguration Day, she talks about the 'call to action' in President Joe Biden's inaugural address, and the social justice group's own call to action and upcoming online community gatherings. thewomxnproject.org
Bradley Campbell, President of the Conservation Law Foundation. #WPRO Campbell applauds President Joe Biden's Inauguration Day signal that the United States will rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement www.clf.org
Maryann Matthews is Executive Director of the Multicultural Innovation Center #WPRO The Providence-based Center helps minority-owned businesses and others with a range of services, including navigating grants and other assistance programs in the #coronavirus pandemic. micat570.com
Dr. Magnus Thorsson is developing a Cannabis Entrepreneurship degree program at Johnson & Wales University. #WPRO The program, offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Cannabis Entrepreneurship will begin in fall, 2021. https://www.jwu.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/cannabis-entrepreneurship-bs.html Photo courtesy US Drug Enforcement Administration
Dr. Alan Rothman leads the University of Rhode Island’s Laboratory of Viral Immunity and Pathogenesis. #WPRO He looks at what is required to bring a coronavirus vaccine to the public. https://web.uri.edu/lvip/
Koray Özpolat is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Rhode Island. #WPRO An expert in humanitarian logistics and disaster relief, formerly an analyst with the United Nations, he looks at the challenges in distributing hundreds of millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. and worldwide. https://web.uri.edu/business/meet/koray-ozpolat/
Brown University's Jeff Colgan comments on President-elect Joe Biden's choice of former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry to spearhead climate initiatives. #WPRO Jeff Colgan is the Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Watson Institute for Public and International Affairs at Brown University watson.brown.edu/people/faculty/colgan
Reporters tour the COVID field hospital at Cranston, poised to open as coronavirus cases soar in #RI. #WPRO Speaking are Dr. Laura Forman - Chief Medical Officer at Kent Hospital who is medical director of the field hospital, Shannon Sullivan, President & Chief Operating Officer of Women & Infants Hospital and Brett Smiley, the Rhode Island Director of Administration.
Reporters tour the COVID field hospital at Cranston, poised to open as coronavirus cases soar in #RI. #WPRO Speaking are Dr. Laura Forman - Chief Medical Officer at Kent Hospital who is medical director of the field hospital, Shannon Sullivan, President & Chief Operating Officer of Women & Infants Hospital and Brett Smiley, the Rhode Island Director of Administration.
Economist Leonard Lardaro from the University of Rhode Island. #WPRO On a day that the stock markets soared following the announcement of a coronavirus vaccine, URI Economist Leonard Lardaro issued his eagerly anticipated Current Conditions Index, which tracks the progress of the Rhode Island economy. www.llardaro.com
Economist Leonard Lardaro from the University of Rhode Island. #WPRO On a day that the stock markets soared following the announcement of a coronavirus vaccine, URI Economist Leonard Lardaro issued his eagerly anticipated Current Conditions Index, which tracks the progress of the Rhode Island economy. www.llardaro.com
Robert Rapoza, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Board of Elections. #WPRO On the day after the 2020 election, he talks about the work that will go into finalizing and certifying the results in Rhode Island. elections.ri.gov
Robert Rapoza, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Board of Elections. #WPRO On the day after the 2020 election, he talks about the work that will go into finalizing and certifying the results in Rhode Island. elections.ri.gov
Joseph Bonovolonta, FBI Special Agent-In-Charge in Boston spoke about foreign threats and election security being monitored by the FBI. #WPRO Bonovolonta, who's office is responsible for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire spoke at Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea's election briefing. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/boston
Joseph Bonovolonta, FBI Special Agent-In-Charge in Boston spoke about foreign threats and election security being monitored by the FBI. #WPRO Bonovolonta, who's office is responsible for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire spoke at Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea's election briefing. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/boston
Pianist and composer Judith Lynn Stillman's opera Essential Business, about life during the coronavirus lockdown, earns top prize at Opera Europa's OperaVision, a global music competition. #WPRO Judith Lynn Stillman is artist-in-residence at Rhode Island College judithlynnstillman.comSee the opera online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YoBpVXijAo
Pianist and composer Judith Lynn Stillman's opera Essential Business, about life during the coronavirus lockdown, earns top prize at Opera Europa's OperaVision, a global music competition. #WPRO Judith Lynn Stillman is artist-in-residence at Rhode Island College judithlynnstillman.comSee the opera online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YoBpVXijAo
Jennifer Wood is Director of the Rhode Island Center for Justice in Providence, and co-counsel for a group of students who unsuccessfully charged the state did not provide them with an adequate civic education. #WPRO She said the judge cleared away some issues raised by the state, paving the way for an appeal. centerforjustice.org
Jennifer Wood is Director of the Rhode Island Center for Justice in Providence, and co-counsel for a group of students who unsuccessfully charged the state did not provide them with an adequate civic education. #WPRO She said the judge cleared away some issues raised by the state, paving the way for an appeal. centerforjustice.org
Marcela Betancur, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. #WPRO She has authored a "Latino Impact Plan" that assesses the inequities and barriers Rhode Island Latinos faced before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed by leaders in the Latino community and others. https://tinyurl.com/y39qsla7
Marcela Betancur, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. #WPRO She has authored a "Latino Impact Plan" that assesses the inequities and barriers Rhode Island Latinos faced before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed by leaders in the Latino community and others. https://tinyurl.com/y39qsla7
David Beauchesne, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra talks about the RI Phil's 75th Anniversary Gala concert, October 17, 2020. #WPRO The show goes on with both the orchestra and the audience socially distanced and with special guest violin soloist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman, and cellist Amanda Forsyth. riphil.org
David Beauchesne, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra talks about the RI Phil's 75th Anniversary Gala concert, October 17, 2020. #WPRO The show goes on with both the orchestra and the audience socially distanced and with special guest violin soloist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman, and cellist Amanda Forsyth. riphil.org
Rachel Robinson is the Director of Preservation at the Providence Preservation Society, which is celebrating the "Superman" building. #WPRO The art deco building, still the tallest structure on the Providence skyline, turns 92 years old this year. It has been vacant for seven years.
Rachel Robinson is the Director of Preservation at the Providence Preservation Society, which is celebrating the "Superman" building. #WPRO The art deco building, still the tallest structure on the Providence skyline, turns 92 years old this year. It has been vacant for seven years.
About 10 days after classes resumed in many Rhode Island schools following the #coronavirus shutdown, Principal Julie Dorsey hosted Governor Gina Raimondo in a tour to assess K-5 classes held outdoors in Smithfield's Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School. #WPROThere are about 240 students in the school. They are divided into about 13 "pods" for outdoor learning, recess and lunch periods.
About 10 days after classes resumed in many Rhode Island schools following the #coronavirus shutdown, Principal Julie Dorsey hosted Governor Gina Raimondo in a tour to assess K-5 classes held outdoors in Smithfield's Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School. #WPROThere are about 240 students in the school. They are divided into about 13 "pods" for outdoor learning, recess and lunch periods.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Health Science Professor Samantha Rosenthal at Johnson & Wales University thinks that Halloween can be celebrated safely. #WPRO jwu.edu
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Health Science Professor Samantha Rosenthal at Johnson & Wales University thinks that Halloween can be celebrated safely. #WPRO jwu.edu
Ben Arnold is the Principal Forest Ranger at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. #WPRO Southern New England's drought was elevated from severe to extreme, and the RI DEM is expressing concern about the increased fire danger. Ben Arnold at the DEM is offering ways to prevent fires, and talks about the teamwork employed with local fire districts to fight forest fires. https://tinyurl.com/y3gcq9gm Machinery is shown being used to install a fire break during a controlled burning in Charlestown. Photo courtesy RI DEM
Ben Arnold is the Principal Forest Ranger at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. #WPRO Southern New England's drought was elevated from severe to extreme, and the RI DEM is expressing concern about the increased fire danger. Ben Arnold at the DEM is offering ways to prevent fires, and talks about the teamwork employed with local fire districts to fight forest fires. https://tinyurl.com/y3gcq9gm Machinery is shown being used to install a fire break during a controlled burning in Charlestown. Photo courtesy RI DEM
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is sending mail ballot applications to every registered voter in Rhode Island. #WPRO The aim is to help people who want to avoid voting in person, and to avoid crowding at polling places. The RI National Guard will also be deployed to help process the applications. www.sos.ri.gov
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is sending mail ballot applications to every registered voter in Rhode Island. #WPRO The aim is to help people who want to avoid voting in person, and to avoid crowding at polling places. The RI National Guard will also be deployed to help process the applications. www.sos.ri.gov
Henrietta White-Holder, founder of Higher Ground International talks about the food distribution they've undertaken during the coronavirus pandemic to serve hundreds of residents in the Upper South Providence neighborhood. #WPRO highergroundintl.org
Henrietta White-Holder, founder of Higher Ground International talks about the food distribution they've undertaken during the coronavirus pandemic to serve hundreds of residents in the Upper South Providence neighborhood. #WPRO highergroundintl.org
Joseph McNamara, Chairman of the RI Democratic Party looks ahead to the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which will be held virtually as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. #WPROMcNamara also talks about the selection by presumed presidential nominee Joe Biden of Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate.
Joseph McNamara, Chairman of the RI Democratic Party looks ahead to the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which will be held virtually as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. #WPROMcNamara also talks about the selection by presumed presidential nominee Joe Biden of Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced a record settlement with Sims Metal Management over longstanding air pollution from a metal shredding operation in Johnston. #WPRO
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced a record settlement with Sims Metal Management over longstanding air pollution from a metal shredding operation in Johnston. #WPRO
Kristen Adamo of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau is expanding Restaurant Weeks in response to the coronavirus panedmic. Matt Tortoro of What's Good is delivering food and meals to customers on behalf of farmers, fishermen and restaurants. #WPRO goprovidence.com/rw sourcewhatsgood.com
Kristen Adamo of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau is expanding Restaurant Weeks in response to the coronavirus panedmic. Matt Tortoro of What's Good is delivering food and meals to customers on behalf of farmers, fishermen and restaurants. #WPRO goprovidence.com/rw sourcewhatsgood.com
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea says that Sunday, August 9 is the deadline to vote in Rhode Island's September 8th primary election. #WPRO For both the primary, and the November 3rd general election, you can vote early, by mail or in person. vote.sos.ri.gov
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea says that Sunday, August 9 is the deadline to vote in Rhode Island's September 8th primary election. #WPRO For both the primary, and the November 3rd general election, you can vote early, by mail or in person. vote.sos.ri.gov
Turnaround Superintendent Harrison Peters talks about the Providence Public Schools' coronavirus reopening plan. #WPRO He spoke after the district issued a detailed, 75-page plan outlining various options ranging from full or partial reopening to resuming at-home distance learning.
Turnaround Superintendent Harrison Peters talks about the Providence Public Schools' coronavirus reopening plan. #WPRO He spoke after the district issued a detailed, 75-page plan outlining various options ranging from full or partial reopening to resuming at-home distance learning.
John Flaherty, Deputy Director of the planning group Grow Smart RI is calling on RIPTA and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to rework plans to shift the downtown Providence bus and transit hub away from Kennedy Plaza to multiple locations. #WPRO
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