Notre Dame organist returns for the cathedral’s grand reopening
Dec 7, 2024 · Olivier Latry was the last person to play Notre Dame’s great instrument, on Palm Sunday 2019, the day before the fire. Latry is the cathedral’s longest-serving organist, and when the position opened up he applied for it on a lark.
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Jul 16, 2024 · Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi starts 2025 in an enviable position. He has overwhelming support from the members who make up the House of Representatives — and won re-election as speaker this week with 62 of 75 votes.
Public Radio’s Favorite Live Sessions of 2024
Dec 26, 2024 · Public radio music stations welcome hundreds of musicians a year into their studios for intimate versions of songs you won’t hear or see anywhere else. NPR Music collects as many of those recordings as we can in a series we call Live Sessions. As part of our 2024 victory lap, we’re highlighting ...
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In November 2023, the organization announced plans to merge with Rhode Island PBS. The merger was approved in April 2024. OUR MISSION We provide quality journalism and compelling storytelling that informs, educates, and inspires community. Our Vision We seek to become the most-trusted multimedia source for local journalism in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Our […]
10 World Cafe sessions we loved in 2024 - The Public's Radio
Dec 23, 2024 · Mannequin Pussy on I Got Heaven. Emotional catharsis is at the core of Mannequin Pussy, as frontperson Missy Dabice told us back in March.Dabice told us that’s why she started the Philadelphia punk band back in 2010 in the first place, and why that explosion of emotion remains a vital part of their fourth album, I Got Heaven. In this session, Dabice talked about what it’s like to have your ...
What was ‘Disease X’ and what can we learn from it?
Dec 31, 2024 · Democratic Republic of the Congo – vector map (pavalena/Getty Images/iStockphoto | iStockphoto). In early December, international alarm bells went off because of a mysterious disease circulating in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dubbed it “Disease X.”. National and international health experts raced to the scene.
Legislative session preview, LGBTQ rights under Trump, and more
Jan 3, 2025 · Rhode Island lawmakers return to the capital on Tuesday for a new session. A massive budget deficit, continued troubles with the Washington Bridge, healthcare, and housing remain some of the top issues politicians face in the Ocean State. Our reporters roundtable shares what to watch this legislative session. Also, president-elect Trump has promised to roll back anti-discrimination protections ...
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Trump voting trend continues in Fall River - The Public's Radio
Nov 7, 2024 · The city of Fall River has traditionally been a blue community where Democrats have thrived. But after the unofficial numbers came in from the city’s 27 polling places, the Spindle City looks like a shade of purple, with former President Donald Trump sliding into first place over Vice President Kamala Harris. The unofficial tally: the […]
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Support nonprofit, local journalism during the first day of our December Drive and you could win passes to the Newport Folk Festival! What: Newport Folk Festival When: July 25-27, 2025 Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport One lucky winner will score a pair of three-day passes for the 2025 Newport Folk Festival, courtesy of The Public’s Radio and Newport […]