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With politics in his blood, Sen. Claiborne Pell's grandson eyes Newport City Council seat
The Newport Daily News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNEWPORT — Clad in black yoga pants with words in Hindi and Tibetan tattooed across his forearms,...
On 50th anniversary of Pell Grant legislation, lawmakers want to 'double down' on efforts
The Newport Daily News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNEWPORT — Claiborne Pell is still a titan in the annals of American political history, with a rich...
The 'Pell Bridge Newport' sign has been taken down. What happened to it?
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoLately, the Washington Bridge has rightfully been taking up most of the attention, but changes are...
From the archives | The Clarence Thomas vote: What Senators said
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis story originally published Oct. 16, 1991. It is being republished as part of the commemoration...
Pell Grants are in trouble, threatening financial aid for low-income college students
MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoMillions of college students rely on Pell Grants to pay for college. - Getty Images The largest...
'We’re all very excited': New Pell Elementary addition celebrated at ribbon-cutting
The Newport Daily News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA week before the new school year is set to begin, Newport Public Schools hosted the ribbon cutting...
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame to induct new members – here's who is being honored
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame will induct nine new members in its 58th induction ceremony...
Rise & Shine! Your Newport County guide for Aug. 26
The Newport Daily News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRise & Shine! I’m Scott Barrett, managing editor for The Daily News, and today is Aug. 26, the 238th day of the year — 127 days remain in 2022. On this...
From the archives | Ruthless reach for power: Dictator has a long history of violence
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis story originally published on Aug. 3, 1990. It is being republished as part of the...
After Democrats' lesson with Walter Mondale, Mark Patinkin wonders if they haven't learned
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoSuddenly, I’m wondering if it’s 1984 all over again for the Democrats. That was the year they...