Dr. John Halpern and David Blistein discuss their new book, “Opium: How an Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World,” and the dangers of opioids this week on "Story in the Public Square."

Dr. John Halpern and David Blistein discuss their new book, &ldquo;Opium: How an Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World,&rdquo; and the dangers of opioids this week on "Story in the Public Square."

A collection of interviews,  press conferences and news actualities from the Newsroom of the Providence Journal, Providence, Rhode Island.

News interviews and actualities from  The Providence Journal

From the Newsroom: The Providence Journal

A collection of interviews,  press conferences and news actualities from the Newsroom of the Providence Journal.

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A recently filed lawsuit accused Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins of taking a local businessman's MG sports car without paying for it. Here's what Hopkins had to say during a recent interview with The Hummel Report and shared with The Providence Journal. 

A recently filed lawsuit accused Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins of taking a local businessman's MG sports car without paying for it. Here's what Hopkins had to say during a recent interview with The Hummel Report and shared with The Providence Journal.

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins on accusations he stole a car

Activists want rent control in Providence this year. Will City Council move to pass it? The Providence Journal's Amy Russo reports on a recent rally in front of City Hall.

Activists want rent control in Providence this year. Will City Council move to pass it? The Providence Journal's Amy Russo reports on a recent rally in front of City Hall.

The Push for Rent Control in Providence

Drivers killed three pedestrians on North Main Street over the past year. Now, members of a new city task force are trying to figure out why the thoroughfare is so hazardous, and what can be done to make it safer. Journal staff writer Amy Russo reports.

Drivers killed three pedestrians on North Main Street over the past year. Now, members of a new city task force are trying to figure out why the thoroughfare is so hazardous, and what can be done to make it safer. Journal staff writer Amy Russo reports.

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