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Street Stories 11/20:Trooper the dog

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:41 GMT

In this week's Street Stories meet Trooper. Trooper was abandoned and left to die in Foster by his owners. Then volunteers stepped up and given him a much needed surgery to remove a mass tumor.

Street Stories Video Blog 11/18

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:50 GMT

In this week's Street Stories video blog meet Trooper. Trooper was abandoned and left to die in Foster by his owners. Now volunteers have stepped up and given him a much needed surgery.

Neighborhood dubbed 'green corridor'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:56:45 GMT

Providence is stepping up its efforts to become more environmentally friendly.

Street Stories: Mattsgiving

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:52:42 GMT

As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, there's a new one you may wish to try: "Mattsgiving."

Saving big with energy alternatives

Melissa Sardelli — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:56:25 GMT

One local family has done just that by relying on alternative energy sources. Whether he's turning on the hot water, or powering his washing machine, homeowner Gary Lavelette and his family have almost non-existent energy bills.

RI farmers markets opening for winter

Melissa Sardelli — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:37:27 GMT

It's quiet now at the Lafayette Mill in North Kingstown, but it will soon be filled with customers shopping for fresh produce.

Street Stories Video Blog 11/11

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:29:09 GMT

In this week's Street Stories video blog, as you prepare to celebrate the holidays we have a new one for you.

Street Stories: Booked at the ACI

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:30 GMT

In this week's 'Street Stories' parents at the ACI are reading to their children.

CVS kicks off aggressive green campaign

Melissa Sardelli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:24 GMT

Reusable bags seem to be everywhere these days, but one local company is launching it's most aggressive campaign yet.

Green Woonsocket home built by students

Candace Hopkins — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:54:20 GMT

A brand new colonial home now sits in Woonsocket, but what makes it unique is its green qualities, and the students who built it from the ground up.

Street Stories video blog 11/5

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:21:37 GMT

In this week's video blog, parents at the ACI are reading to their children.

H1N1 special: What You Need To Know

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:21:20 GMT

The state of Rhode Island, along with the RI Broadcasters Association present, H1N1 - Swine Flu: What You Need To Know.

Family's over the top Halloween display

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:40:58 GMT

Many of us love Halloween, but we found a local family that takes it much farther, and for a good cause.

This year, RoseAnne DeAngelis said she's doing it to raise money to help fight childrens' cancer.

Newsmakers 10/30: Campaign 2010

Melissa Sardelli — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:16:56 GMT

This week on Eyewitness Newsmakers, House minority Leader Robert Watson talks about the special session, the future of the state GOP and the Moderate Party impact on the Republican’s campaigns in 2010.

Fry-o-lator oil used to power trucks

Candace Hopkins — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:51:39 GMT

Providence restaurants and city officials combine forces to power the city's vehicles under a new, going green initiative.

Street Stories Video Blog 10/28

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:51:10 GMT

It's not your typical Street Story this week. A Coventry family has about 100 different displays in their yard for Halloween. The elaborate set up is not just for trick-or-treaters.

4 yrs later, Katrina victims in need

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:42:58 GMT

Four years later the damage from Hurricane Katrina is still raw for one of the New England Patriots.

Newsmakers 10/23: 2010 Moderate party

Melissa Sardelli — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:30:00 GMT

This week on Eyewitness Newsmakers, rumors are swirling about the Moderate Party’s choice for a gubernatorial run in 2010.

Street Stories Video Blog 10/14

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:52:17 GMT

A search for honor for a local hero. Two men, two thousand miles apart, who never met the 'airman' who gave his life in battle, are now dedicated to carving his name on a local memorial.

Building used as canvas for art work

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:17:40 GMT

The canvas is the side of a building and the people who walk by it sometimes become part of the art itself.

Newsmakers 10/2: Lincoln Chafee

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:35:52 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: presumptive independent candidate for Governor in 2010, Lincoln Chafee.

Catholic school closing in Providence

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:52:48 GMT

It was named by elementary kids and created by college students.

Greenville garden gives back to needy

Candace Hopkins — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Green Team Reporter Pete Mangione checks out a local church that is helping to wipe out hunger in their community, the old fashioned way.

Street Stories Video Blog 9/30

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:53:34 GMT

It was named by elementary kids and created by college students. But a new documentary captures a timeless moment as Catholic based education continues to change.

Newsmakers 9/23: Landfill audit exposed

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:03:02 GMT

Something stinks at the dump, and it's not just the trash. That is according to an audit into Rhode Island's trash agency.

Man uses past to help others get sober

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:54:03 GMT

Worst in the nation, that's where Rhode Island sits in drug and alcohol abuse and the stats start at the age of 12.

Newsmakers 9/18: Labor Union Dispute

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:36:52 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: The relationship between organized labor and Governor Don Carcieri has never been more contentious.

Parents' pain starts to heal

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:17:39 GMT

Parents' pain is now healing. A mother and father had twins. One developed complications and died.

Wind turbines popping up left and right

Melissa Sardelli — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:32:33 GMT

With several wind turbines already up and running in the Ocean State, a new one may be going up right next to the athletic complex at North Kingstown high school.

Street Stories: The Wall of Hope

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:56:44 GMT

It was created by Rhode Islanders for Rhode Islanders, and in memory of some of your neighbors. But eight years later it is sometimes forgotten.