🔊 a truly harrowing and inspiring story on today’s podcast that details an overnight walk from Syria to Jordan, eventually resettling in Rhode Island and why many women have better outcomes than men when it comes to “resettlement”; plus, the notion of “home” URI…

NEW: URI student Lina Altaan Al Hariri is a Syrian refugee who is working to elevate the voices of other displaced people, particularly those who have resettled in Rhode Island. Hear her compelling story and about her work today on Bartholomewtown…

My Bushwick venue signed off in 2010. A decade and a half later, Bloomberg wonders what will become of NYC's night/arts world if (needed) rezoning takes place to allow for more housing in the neighborhood's industrial parks:
bloomberg.com/news/features/…

RI State Representative Representative Megan Cotter is seeking re-election. Cotter, a Democrat, represents a generally more conservative portion of the state in Washington County: 'I am honored to serve as your representative, and I hope to keep building on the progress made in our community…

Join #RIPTA for an interactive public meeting to help shape the future of the new #Providence Transit Center! Your voice will play a critical role in our planning process.
📆 Monday, May 13, 4-7pm
📍Amica Mutual Pavilion

NEW: how a Johnson & Wales University student created an innovative cannabis-infused, wellness-oriented athletic recovery product, and how that sort of product could redefine the broad cannabis industry space in Rhode Island. Listen to Bartholomewtown wherever you get pods…

🔊 what is RI Lt Governor Sabina Matos up to, and how does she feel about the nomination signature snafu that derailed her 2023 congressional bid? btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/1503336…

🔊 what a new NOAA facility in Newport could mean for Rhode Island’s efforts to become a global behemoth in the blue economy/blue research super-sectors btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/1502124…

🔊 the latest on the forthcoming Providence transit hub, plus, does RIPTA Interim CEO Chris Durand want the permanent gig? btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/1502426…

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At the #Waterfire event for youth and the students if Rhode Island and thus breaks out.
Bill Bartholomew

Tonight at 8 at the loft: Bartholomewtown presents Elmwood Songwriters Club, our monthly showcase of some of the most unique artists in the region. DM or text for address. 8 artists, free event.

Ahead at 3pm its Bartholomewtown Radio Hour on NewsTalk 99.7 & AM 630 WPRO