Michelle San Miguel
@MichelleSMNews
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Bilingual reporter at @rhodeislandpbs. Proud @SyracuseU alumna. Mom. Love telling stories, running, hiking & traveling. Story? [email protected]
Providence, RI
Joined January 2009
Really enjoyed this story by @StephMachado about a program that's helping inmates learn skills with the hope of keeping them from reoffending.
NEW: We went inside the ACI to talk to inmates who spend 5 days a week on computers, learning to code. It's part of a program called @TLM aimed at keeping them out of prison for good. Watch last night's @RIPBSWeekly story and read more in @Globe_RI:
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Governor McKee talked about needing to close a $250 million deficit during his State of the State address. It comes at a time when arts organizations are struggling and would like to see more funding from the state.
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RT @TedNesi: We had two great stories on last night's @RIPBSWeekly - a strong piece by @MichelleSMNews on Central Falls fighting to regain…
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Central Falls Mayor @MariaForCF wants the city to take back control of its schools after more than 3 decades of state intervention. But she says the city can't afford to fund them. CF has $21M budget & this past year the state gave school district $51M.
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This week marks 4 years since the debut of @RIPBSWeekly The show's senior producer @JustinPKenny put together this beautiful montage of the show. Grateful I get to work for an organization that values long-form storytelling.
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RT @TedNesi: Important story from @MichelleSMNews on last night's @RIPBSWeekly: women with dense breasts are at greater risk of developing…
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Stroll through the woods of #NewEngland and you’re bound to come across long stretches of #stonewalls. The historic walls function as more than a barrier. A geologist says they unite the region in a way that nothing else does. See the full story here:
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Scientists are working to establish @BrownUniversity and #RhodeIsland as a hub for #RNA research nationwide. Researchers believe sequencing RNA holds the keys to countless medical breakthroughs. Here's the full story that aired on @RIPBSWeekly:
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RT @TedNesi: Fascinating story from @MichelleSMNews on last night's @RIPBSWeekly about the effort to sequence RNA, which scientists compare…
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Fascinating discussion last night at @universityofri w/ Professors @menonlab_uri, @JaimeMRoss_PhD & @jp_walsh about the prevalence of microplastics in the human body & environment. The big question that remains is are microplastics harmful to our health.
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The lobster population off the Rhode Island coast is dwindling due to climate change. In 2000, lobstermen in the state brought almost 7 million pounds of #lobster to shore. Last year, they landed just over 1 million pounds.
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RT @rhodeislandpbs: An investigation into the warehousing of vulnerable children in a local psychiatric hospital. Then, explore why menopau…
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What does Lifespan's rebranding efforts and deeper partnership w/ @BrownUniversity mean for patient care? And how will accessory dwelling units affect the housing market in Rhode Island? My conversation with @TedNesi for @rhodeislandpbs Weekly Insight.
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RT @TedNesi: BREAKING: Huge news in RI health care - the days of "Lifespan" are numbered RI's biggest hospital group plans to rebrand as "…
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Mashapaug Pond has long been off limits for recreational use. Stormwater runoff is largely to blame. A new state plan aims to hold property owners responsible for the contamination that’s seeping into the pond.
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RT @rhodeislandpbs: Pond and noise pollution within Rhode Island, plus, @MichelleSMNews and @TedNesi look into what’s included in Rhode Isl…
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Very powerful interview with Rhode Island Veteran Richard Fazzio. It's so important to make sure these stories don't get forgotten.
NEW: Imagine being part of the largest invasion in world history at age 19? That was Woonsocket's Richard Fazzio, who piloted a Navy boat on D-Day He was in the 1st wave - and what he witnessed still haunts him Here's our interview (w/ @JohnnyVillella):
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Hundreds of families who started home schooling in Rhode Island during the pandemic have stuck with it. I took a look at why more families are opting out of traditional schools. @AInfanteGreen weighs in on how the trend's affecting local school districts.
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Important conversation between @SenJackReed and @StephMachado on @RIPBSWeekly in which Reed calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down. Reed also talks about securing funding to build a new Washington Bridge.
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