Sometimes, the truly great things in life can be found for free — at your local library. Here are some of the unexpected things you might be able to borrow from your library: nyti.ms/4cYUyZR

www.wpri.com/news/local-n... I crossed paths with James Carville on Boylston Street while covering the DNC in 2004. Who knew he was such a big Rhode Island fan? Via @tednesi.bsky.social

www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... RI Politics Weekend Column: Foulkes’ Early Advantage; Block’s Poll; Truck Tolls; GOP Crossfire in CD2; Cranston Crunch; Budget Blues; EP’s Changing Port Plan; Pausing Big Data; More

Ward 5 Councilor Jo-Ann Ryan is running for the RI House seat being vacated by @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social

Maine could be the first state to pause the development of big data centers (#11) www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...

Return of my Friday column has the latest on RI’s race for governor, internecine GOP conflict in CD2, Cranston’s fiscal crisis and more www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...

youtu.be/gN1lO9Tf-zg?... Here's my full One on One interview with Brown University professor and author Keisha Blain, discussing the unsung role of Black women in fighting for human rights throughout American history

STORY: @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social surges ahead as new poll shows @govdanmckee.bsky.social collapsing with Rhode Island voters www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/ele...

New UNH Survey Center poll finds @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social leading @govdanmckee.bsky.social, 45% to 11%, among likely Democratic primary voters. Story in a bit

@govdanmckee.bsky.social to open Providence campaign office Saturday

PSA: Sunshine Creamery in EP is open for the season 🍦

www.oceanstatemedia.org/one-on-one-w... Here's the radio excerpt of my One on One interview with Keisha Blain about her book centering the role of Black women in the fight for human rights. Full interview drops Friday on YouTube or watch Fri 7:30 pm/Sun 10:30 am on @OSMediaRI

@reed.senate.gov says Navy secretary’s resignation signals more dysfunction and instability in Department of Defense

Mayor Smiley to kick off his re-election campaign Monday

NEW: www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/offs... via Ben Berke

I love this. @iandonnis.bsky.social of @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social FOIA'd records showing state officials communicating with each other to make sure that Donnis didn't get an interview. #journalism www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

Polling memo done for @kenblockri.bsky.social’s campaign

www.wpri.com/news/local-n... I always recommend @tednesi.bsky.social’s weekend column, twice as much when my column is off for the week, and 10 times as much when he links to one of my stories (😉)

youtu.be/L-OSfGXX4Io?... Here's my full wide-ranging One on One interview with RI Senate GOP Leader Jessica de la Cruz. Watch via the link here or via @OSMediaRI TV at 7:30 pm Friday or 10:30 am Sunday

interesting that RIDOT's emails were un-redacted about the interview requests, anytime I've APRA'd emails or communications any emails talking about me or my questions are clearly redacted from the gov's office

Public records requests shows RIDOT spox repeatedly communicated with Gov’s comms team on dodging my interview requests for Rocchio www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

@govdanmckee.bsky.social & RIDOT Director Rocchio declined multiple interview requests for this story

New: obligations for RI’s truck tolling program outstrip revenue to date by millions www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject. n.pr/3OlVL49

Once upon a time, we built beautiful public infrastructure and engraved it with poetry.

RI Trucking Association accuses @govdanmckee.bsky.social of a bait and switch

Big vote in Providence City Council tonight on proposed rent control ordinance. Council President Rachel Miller is guarded in this interview with Luis Hernandez on whether the CC has the votes to override a mayoral veto www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/pro...

Here's the radio excerpt of my One on One interview with RI Senate GOP Leader Jessica de la Cruz. It will air again on 89.3 FM this afternoon. Full interview drops Friday on YouTube and at 7:30 pm Friday/10:30 am Sunday on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social TV www.oceanstatemedia.org/one-on-one-w...

On Friday, the Elmwood Community Center unveiled new renovations including a computer lab and upgrades to the building’s basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

@govdanmckee.bsky.social campaign spox Sophie Mestas says he’s in for 3 debates with @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social before early voting

It's #TaxDay! 💰 Here’s a look at Americans' top tax frustrations 😖:

The sagacious @elisherman.bsky.social talks with @radiostoryteller.bsky.social about Cranston's fiscal crisis www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/wil...

@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social challenges @govdanmckee.bsky.social to three debates before the start of early voting

Rep Brandon Voas announces re-election run

Check out this video from my colleague Isabella Jibilian youtu.be/9lT96GDnSHk?...

Well @dariaphoebe.com is having quite the day. Come for the spicy take, stay for the East Side tunnel history lesson: “What if I told you the right size for the Washington Bridge was the size it currently is?” 🔥🔥🔥 🚌 rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/04/13/r... 🚋 www.youtube.com/watch?si=-13...

ICYMI - my roundup on the week in Rhody politics www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...

www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Come for the alliteration on Townie tastebuds, stay for the good Q from @tednesi.bsky.social on whether RI officials are prepared to deal with a shrinking population

. @johnmarion.bsky.social to @iandonnis.bsky.social: "I don’t think that oversight has been as robust as it should be. I think that the General Assembly hasn’t sort of dug in to the issues on the staff level of why these mistakes keep happening"

Ian asked West how Providence is these days. “[I]t takes a long time to correct after a really corrupt mayor. People still give Buddy credit for a lot of things that I don’t think he deserves credit for. Should I speak of the dead that way?" Absolutely Mr. West you should & in detail. #Mythbuster.

www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... RI Politics Weekend Column: Shekarchi for Supremes? Two Paragons of Good Government in Rhode Island; Ditching Smart Phones; RI Connection to Artemis II; Remembering the Great Len Levin; More

Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Full interview with @johnmarion.bsky.social, who has led @commoncauseri.bsky.social since 2008, and Phil West, who led it from 1988 to 2006 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXwU...

My roundup on the week in Rhode Island politics www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...

Via @davidwright www.oceanstatemedia.org/technology/r...

This was such a great lede into this episode youtu.be/zmd-RJUO_RY?...

Rest in Peace — Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/a...

First Biggest Little Desk concert at @ocean statemedia.bsky.social youtu.be/Ls23oEXIkJw?...