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One of the regulars at Vinny DeQuattro's barber shop on Federal Hill was notorious New England crime lord Raymond L. S. Patriarca. For more than half a century, "Vinny D" was a stylist and confidante to the famous and infamous. youtu.be/sqNtyVAtrq0

These are some of the many free events for kids and adults across the city’s nine community libraries – from a kazoo workshop, to the Providence Children’s Film Festival, to a cozy mystery book club. Learn more: oceanstatemedia.org/providence-lib…

Like many states, Rhode Island is facing an acute shortage of professional caregivers. The dearth of nurses, CNAs, and home health aides has left many health care advocates wondering what can be done to combat the problem. oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture/h…

How far can the life sciences industry go, and did Rhode Island get into the game too late? Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=yRFkzS…

After saying his career as a professional writer was over, South Kingstown’s Don Winslow has returned with The Final Score, a book featuring six crime novellas. oceanstatemedia.org/arts-entertain…

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous wind chills and up to 15 inches of snow across southern New England. Learn more: oceanstatemedia.org/news-and-cultu…

Rhode Island’s vibrant culinary scene earned significant recognition Wednesday as the James Beard Foundation unveiled the 2026 semifinalists for its prestigious Restaurant and Chef Awards — often called the Oscars of the food world. oceanstatemedia.org/food-drink/fro…

Program chair Amy VanderWeele explains why this year’s pick—Happy Land by Dolan Perkins Valdez—resonates with Rhode Islanders, from land rights to who gets to tell history. Learn more: oceanstatemedia.org/news-and-cultu…

The Rhode Island governor warns against racial profiling and says the state will respond if federal immigration enforcement escalates Learn more: oceanstatemedia.org/politics/were-…

@nprmusic is looking for the next great undiscovered musician to play the Tiny Desk. Could it be you? Submit your song to the 11th annual Tiny Desk Contest from Jan. 13 to Feb. 19 at npr.org/tinydeskcontest

Protestors gathered at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday afternoon to join in the hundreds of "No Kings" protests across the nation. Read more: bit.ly/45Tg531 #nokings #protest #immigration #politics #ice #news #rhodeisland #providence

Providence is now home to the country’s first state-sanctioned facility for people to use illegal drugs under medical supervision. Read the full story now: bit.ly/3DaZRpT

Getting ready for this week's Lively... watch.ripbs.org/show/lively-ex… @ScotMackRI @jesussoloriojr @hummel_report @Makeupfaces @rhodeislandpbs

Jim Hummel's full interview with Miguel Nunez, executive director for the @RI_BOE about what Rhode Islander voters can expect when they go to the polls next month. @rhodeislandpbs youtube.com/watch?v=fnxyxm…

Really well done piece by @rhodeislandpbs on the fight to preserve beach access in Narragansett. youtu.be/Wsq_NDzn3d4?si…

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, @Isabella_Jib of @RhodeIslandPBS Weekly and Alex Nunes of @ThePublicsRadio provide updates on the latest battles over beach access in Rhode Island. trib.al/bIrGH3R

Behind the scenes, getting ready for our latest Lively. Watch the full program at watch.ripbs.org/show/lively-ex… @RIGOPChairman @nuestrasalud @antoniafarzan @hummel_report @Makeupfaces @rhodeislandpbs

Low voter turnout for Rhode Island's primary races, local takes on the presidential debate, and more on the latest @ALivelyExp. Watch now: youtu.be/ucyq0VEMtOk

A recap of the Rhode Island Primary Election results; several new developments with the Washington Bridge - and a Lively analysis of the @realDonaldTrump/@KamalaHarris debate. Join @DonRoach34 @rigopncw @RobertAWalshJr @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday at noon @rhodeislandpbs

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Globe reporter @StephMachado and Jim Hummel, host of “A Lively Experiment” on @RhodeIslandPBS, broke down the results of Tuesday's statewide primary. trib.al/pSRFlE7