It's been 40 years since Rhode Island held a constitutional convention. The topic still sparks controversy today, but is it time for the Ocean State to hold one again?
A Lively Experiment's Jim Hummel, WPRI 12's Raymond Baccari, Jr., University of Rhode Island's Emily Lynch, and WatchDog RI's Ken Block discuss this and more. Watch here: https://youtu.be/mHglzR5EPd8
Thrift shopping is back in style, especially among young, environmentally-conscious Americans. Reporter Isabella Jibilian goes behind the scenes at a textile recycling facility to reveal the harsh truths behind fast fashion and meets with unique individuals looking to make green the new black.
Watch the full Rhode Island PBS Weekly- Green Seekers story now: https://youtu.be/0aOcbYzR62w?si=9C4Uh2tEnNqSEJhz
Lincoln aka Marshmallow is a “smooshy” sweet boy! He is almost 5 and is a handsome mixed breed. He is super playful, sits like a perfect gentleman for treats, and would love to be your lovable, loyal companion! For more information please visit the Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society website at: www.newenglandhumanesociety.com
Adopt Lincoln/Marshmallow and fill your home with his sweetness!
Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd
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The Public's Radio 89.3FM and Rhode Island PBS team up this week to cover a Rhode Island Hospital crisis that is causing statewide concern.
Financial stability has proved elusive for Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. But it’s unclear if returning the hospitals to non-profit ownership will put them on a stronger footing. As Ian Donnis reports, state regulators appear skeptical about a prospective buyer, the ripple effects would be significant if the hospitals were to close.
Watch the full story now: https://youtu.be/GIDWuOGxgEE
This week on Lively, the local take on the Trump verdicts: what happens next? Weighing in this week are Republican strategist Lisa Pelosi, Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, and Harrison Tuggle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC. Plus, a late snag in the police reform bill over the release of body cam video evidence.
Watch A Lively Experiment now: https://youtu.be/rOOZrlPcD7E
Peaches and Ginger make a delicious pair! This bonded pair of two-year-old sisters complement each other perfectly! They have always been together and they are affectionately known as “the sisters!” They love to play together, snuggle together, and together they would love to be with you! For more information about how you can meet this beautiful duo please contact the hotel for homeless dogs via their website!
For more information on Peaches & Ginger contact:
🐾 Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society
📲[email protected]
Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out the NEW SEASON of Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQMU5S3YyXEEaP0HUfpWBE75&si=VDYCOF-if9nCAkO2
🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Harold Starks and Kate McNamara from My HomeCourt, a nonprofit organization with the mission to engage the community through revitalizing public basketball and city parks facilitated by beautiful contemporary art. Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/ooJSCOyEigs
Reel by Rhode Island PBS Intern Nyjaeh Deburgo
Happy Memorial Day from Rhode Island PBS! Today we honor all those who have passed away while serving in the United States Armed Forces, your bravery and dedication to this country are greatly admired and appreciated.
Celebrate the memories of our fallen soldiers and tune into this year's PBS National Memorial Day Concert tonight at 9:30 on Rhode Island PBS! 🇺🇸
Click here to live stream: https://watch.ripbs.org/livestream/
Big decisions loom over Rhode Island lawmakers as they're faced with bills surrounding payday lending, public records, gun legislation, and more. What should their priorities be? What do you think will pass?
Watch an all-new A Lively Experiment with moderator Jim Hummel, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, attorney Lou Pulner, and Paige Clausius-Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT now: https://youtu.be/upYtxz-3g18
Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a Newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today's most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas, and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won't see anywhere else. Get to Know the show with our co-hosts, Pamela Watts and Michelle San Miguel - Reporter!
Watch Rhode Island PBS Weekly now on ripbs.org or on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQP620D5vNyZIHi9AhvNoh8f&si=cVHnTunoJIE77D5N
My name is Autumn but I love every season! I’ll be your four-season girl if you’ll be my number one every day! I’m a happy girl, my tail never stops wagging! My heart is filled with love and I want to share it with you! My dream home is one that I have all to myself because I want to be spoiled with all the toys & treats that a girl could ever dream of! I’m a young Lab mixed breed, only a year and a half old so I like to play like a puppy & then snuggle with you!
For more information contact:
🐾 Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society
📲 [email protected]
Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd
🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
Many Rhode Islanders who began home-schooling during the pandemic have stuck with it.
Rhode Island PBS Weekly reporter, Michelle San Miguel - Reporter, talks with parents who’ve decided to home-school. The state’s education commissioner also weighs in on how the trend affects local school districts.
Watch Rhode Island PBS Weekly this Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Tour America with renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, as he captures diverse artists’ stories, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression. Don't miss out on this exciting new PBS documentary, "The Express Way with Dulé Hill," available to stream now on ripbs.org!
Click here to watch now: https://watch.ripbs.org/show/the-express-way-with-dule-hill/
Chopper is the happiest bundle of joy considering the difficult past he's had. Unfortunately, like so many other dogs, Chopper was abandoned, but he doesn't let it get him down! He loves to hang out with people, play fetch, and run around outside. The Pawtucket Animal Shelter estimates his age to be around 4 years old and says he's an absolute love bug! Help Chopper find the caring home he deserves!
For more info contact:
🐾 Pawtucket Animal Shelter
📲 401-722-4243
Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQMU5S3YyXEEaP0HUfpWBE75&si=Y6-8zuI7PHkFtPOb
🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...finally! ☀️ Summer is on the horizon and there's no better way to see what's happening throughout the Ocean State than on Rhode Island PBS! From documentaries on the Narragansett Brewery to surfing in Rhode Island, find it all on ripbs.org or watch on our YouTube channel @rhodeislandpbs
Your favorite animal show is back! Animal Talk Season 3 is premiering next Monday with more adorable animals, unique stories, and puppies, puppies, puppies! Don't miss this PAW-esome new season! 🐾
Catch up on all things Animal Talk here: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd
Don't be a D.W. this Mother's Day, become the golden child this year and get your mom a Rhode Island PBS membership! 🩵 Mothers work hard every day to support their children just like Rhode Island PBS works hard every day to support viewers like you! From providing local story coverage to community events to the best in education services, Rhode Island PBS is here for you. Happy Mother's Day!
Rhode Island PBS Membership: https://bit.ly/3WvxESb
Skyrocketing bridge replacement estimates, more college protests in Providence, plus important updates from the legislative session, discuss all the big RI updates with Brown University professor Wendy Schiller, political contributor Don Roach for Cranston City Council, and John Marion from Common Cause Rhode Island, moderated by Jim Hummel.
Watch an all-new Lively Experiment now: https://youtu.be/EDoVkXjKUqk
For AAPI Month, RI celebrates our Asian community by showing three shorts made by Asian Filmmakers: Little Sky, Dir: Jesse X Snow, Never Fade Away, Dir: Donna-Weng Friedman, Anshan Diaries, Dir: Charles Xiuzhi Dong
Watch an all-new doubleFEATURE tonight on Rhode Island PBS *Broadcast Only*
Live Stream Here at 8 pm: https://bit.ly/3V2MrTr
Back in 1754 in Windham, Connecticut, while the French and Indian war raged on, the townspeople woke one night to the sounds of screams – the likes of which they had never heard. Many thought it meant judgment day had arrived. A scouting party ventured toward it. Contributing Reporter, David Wright, has the story of what they found and how the legacy lives on.
🐸 Hop on over to the full story now: https://youtu.be/8Yu8Ek4gg5g?si=ON1XT7OKfRVu6LRd
