Commentary

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

NBP Editorial Board

When John Kerry finishes his tour of duty as Secretary of State in 11 days, does he expect a tickertape parade in his hometown of Boston? Will the men cheer and the boys shout and the ladies all turn out, and will we all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home?

We doubt it!

Providence On the Brink?
News

Providence On the Brink?

Stephen Beale

A combination of dwindling revenues and soaring costs has put Rhode Island's capital city of Providence in such dire financial straits that some local businessmen think bankruptcy is the only way out.

Tax-exempt exempt hospitals and colleges — particularly Brown University — have cut deeply into the city's tax base. State aid has declined. And the costs of road maintenance and educating more children with special needs continue to rise.

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