Good morning, I’m Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing.
Even if you don’t know the victims, the stories feel like a punch to the gut.
Unfortunately, two instances of domestic violence that have involved children have made headlines this year. Another had taken place in 2022.
As these events happen, just how much should the public know about both the victims and those committing the acts of violence?
• The latest large-scale public art display in Newport recently packed up and headed to New York City, but first the Great Elephant Migration brought thousands to the island.
Know for mansions and beaches, the City by the Sea is also a popular place for these type of installations, but why is that the case? The Journal and Newport Daily News’ Savana Dunning talked with experts about Newport’s long history with public art.
• Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, the 75-year-old political war horse who has been in the General Assembly since 1981, bested three-time challenger Lenny Cioe again on Tuesday, despite a run of health challenges that kept him off the campaign trail – and away from the State House for much of the last legislation session.