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No high school football in R.I. this fall, but soccer teams will play

Governor Raimondo holds out hope for football, volleyball seasons in the spring, or "Fall 2" as she called it.

Great Barrington middle school renamed after civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois

The Berkshire Hills Regional School District Committee voted unanimously to rename it the W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School.

On Rhode Island’s first day of school, ‘everything is going to be different,’ governor says

All of Rhode Island’s public schools, except for Providence and Central Falls, are cleared for full in-person learning when school starts on Sept. 14.

Mural of ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman graces Cambridge’s Graffiti Alley

The large tribute to the actor, painted by the well-known local street artist Brandalizm, includes a portrait of Boseman’s face, back-to-back with an image of a snarling black panther’s head.

AROUND R.I.
Rhode Island has one area code, but many excellent craft beer breweries
Here’s a look at five that reflect the tastes of a group of runners who like a solid IPA after a long run.

POLITICS
The most outspoken member of the R.I. Senate has a target on his back and a primary opponent in his district
The voters of District 5 in Providence have a choice between the progressive incumbent and a veteran councilwoman.

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RHODE MAP

Here’s what R.I. is telling parents who want to send their kids to school

Governor Gina Raimondo turned heads this week when she suggested that Warwick parents who want their children to attend school in person would have a “very good case” if they choose to sue the district.

RHODE MAP

112 years ago, Providence was a national leader during a different public health crisis

While the challenge of teaching and learning during the coronavirus pandemic may be unique, it’s not the first time that schools have been forced to confront a public health scare.

Eight men charged with sexually assaulting unconscious girl after video of assault was shared on Facebook

The attack on the 16-year-old unconscious teen is reminiscent of the Big Dan’s rape case. Providence police called the video “sickening.”

POLITICS

In Cranston, a popular term-limited mayor remains a factor in the race to replace him

Even the candidates who have clashed with Allan Fung from time to time aren’t going out of their way to attack him.

RHODE MAP

One of the best-known public health experts in the world is taking his talents to Brown University

If you’ve watched or read any news about the coronavirus in the past six months, there’s a good chance that Dr. Ashish Jha was somehow involved.

Analysis

Raimondo’s school reopening plan buys districts more time to make the call on in-person learning

The districts that are ready to go can open with in-person learning on Sept. 14, but the more apprehensive superintendents – and there are plenty – have an extra month to gradually allow students to move from distance learning to in-person learning.

HEALTH

R.I. trio shows how to do ‘social distancing with elegance and sophistication’

In dark times, three women are providing a bright spot with color-coordinated ’outings’ around the state.

SCHOOLS

Raimondo says nearly all Rhode Island public schools have ’green light’ for full in-person learning

Central Falls and Providence are the only exceptions because they have higher positivity test rates.