Speed Dating Event Celebrates 30s-40s in West Warwick, RI
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Stephen Hopkins' Remarkable Career Tied to Scituate
East Providence launches new live-work tax break to boost affordable housing
Crime
Rhode Island clergy abuse report details decades of abuse
Survivors speak out about the lasting trauma and renewed calls for accountability

Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Report Brings Vindication and Renewed Demands
Survivors speak out about decades of abuse and cover-up within the Catholic Diocese of Providence
Rhode Island Probe Uncovers Decades of Abuse by 75 Catholic Priests
State Attorney General calls for reforms as diocese disputes findings
Weather
Snow, Rain, and Freezing Rain Expected Across Rhode Island
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for areas north and west of Providence metro area

RIDOT Purchases $213K Industrial Snowblower from Wisconsin
The new equipment will allow the department to be more efficient in clearing snow in narrow spaces.
Providence Outsnows Anchorage, Alaska This Season
AccuWeather reports Providence has received over 5.5 feet of snow, more than Alaska's largest city
Lifestyle
New England veterans teach life-saving skill after recent mass shootings
After recent Rhode Island mass shootings, two New England veterans are offering free training on tourniquet use and emergency bleeding control.

Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.
Clemson Professor Wins National Book Award for Educator Preparation
Brandi Nicole Hinnant-Crawford recognized for second edition of "Improvement Science in Education: A Primer"
Entertainment
Rise Against Celebrates 25 Years with Fan-Driven Art Project
The band launches "The A.R.T. Project" to engage fans in the creative process for their 10th studio album "Ricochet"

Law Firm Owner Praises Shen Yun Performance in Providence
Maryann Murphy says everyone should see the divine culture dance show
RI-produced documentary 'Serling' to premiere at South by Southwest
The film about "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling includes reenactments shot in Rhode Island.
Politics
Nuclear Security Expert Analyzes Escalating Iran Conflict
Brown University professor Reid Pauly provides context on the expanding military actions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

RI Attorney General Endorses Foulkes in Governor Race
Neronha backs Foulkes over incumbent McKee in Democratic primary
Rhode Island AG urges reforms after clergy sex abuse report
Lawmaker pushes for legislation to hold Diocese of Providence accountable