Steph Machado
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Reporter for @BostonGlobe/@Globe_RI + @rhodeislandpbs. Alum of @wpri12, @wvnywfff, @SyracuseU. Adjunct @myrwu. Email me: [email protected]
Providence, RI
Joined October 2011
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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Here's the full video of Providence firefighter Terrell Paci's emotional interview with @CarolineGoggin live on @wpri12 earlier tonight. (in two parts because of Twitter's time limit)
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The RI Republican election night party has emptied out after a crushing night of defeats in all 5 statewide offices and both US House seats .
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Juvenile Court Judge Lawrence Moniz convicted Carter last year of causing the death of Conrad Roy III back in 2014, because she not only encouraged him to kill himself but told him to get back in his truck as it was filling with deadly CO. The evidence for that last bit was this:
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🧵Some news to share -- After 8 wonderful years at @WPRI12, I am leaving at the end of May. I’m thrilled to share I am staying in Providence and will be joining the @BostonGlobe @Globe_RI team next month! (Will also be collaborating with @RIPBSWeekly – more to come on that!).
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We’ve requested the body camera video so we can see what happened in this incident. Police so far declining to release until after investigation.
Statement from the Providence Fraternal Order of Police strongly defending the officers accused of racially profiling a firefighter. “It is sad and disgusting that a Providence firefighter would distort the truth about our police officers.”
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MISSING CHILD: @pvdschools reports 8-year old Anthony Brown did not get on the bus home after leaving Pleasant View Elementary and they are asking for the public’s help in locating him. Wearing camo pants, grey hoodie and blue backpack. Call Prov police (401) 272-3121 with info
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Secret indictment being unsealed against Sen. Kettle. He’s accused of threatening a victim and compelling the victim to commit an act of sexual penetration against his will in 2011. More to come.
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HUGE crowd at rally to save Affordable Care Act in Johnston. Building is at capacity so folks are outside too (I almost couldn't get in!)
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Awesome! (Also, reading about the Emoji subcommittees and red tape to get an emoji approved made me giggle)
Get ready for emoji hearing aids, service animals, and prosthetic limbs .
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Gov. Raimondo about to sign an executive order on “red flags,” directing police to “take all legal steps” to take guns away from people deemed dangerous.
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Women gained a net of 3 seats in the RI Senate in this week's election, which means it will no longer be majority-male in January. The gender split will be exactly even: 19 women and 19 men, per my count.
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Carter’s defense attorney just argued to the SJC that there’s not enough evidence that she told Roy to get back in the truck, since it happened during a phone call. The evidence is the text she sent to her friend Sam after his death.
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.@Jeopardy tapes episodes far in advance and says Trebek’s last day in the studio was less than two weeks ago. Episodes to continue airing through Christmas
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The defense has long argued that Conrad made his own decision to kill himself. But prosecutors argue that Michelle knew she had “significant leverage” over him. So she knew if she told him to stay out of the truck he would listen. And if she told him to get back in, he would.
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Could not be more proud of @CarolineGoggin. She just finished the Boston Marathon in less than 4 hours, 2.5 years after surviving a stroke. She’s amazing! And so is her husband @tgeldrid. Oh, and they raised $25,000 for @TedysTeam! . ❤️❤️❤️
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BREAKING: Providence Sgt. Joseph Hanley has been found GUILTY of assaulting Rishod Gore last year. The judge said he found Hanley’s testimony during the trial to be an “utter fabrication”. More to come.
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I often rewatch Gilmore Girls in the fall and eventually reach the point where Rory turns down a job at the @projo because there's "not a lot going on" in Providence and I start spiraling.
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And with the stroke of a pen, recreational cannabis is legal in Rhode Island.
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The State House lit up red for first responders tonight
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AOC was in RI today with other congressional Dems to talk wind energy. I asked her about her support for Kamala Harris. Read more:
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So far, 17 Senators tell @CarolineGoggin and me they’ll vote “yes” to expel Sen. Kettle if he doesn’t resign. Need a 2/3 majority to expel a senator.
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My internet is down at home, and while troubleshooting I discovered one of my neighbors has the best WiFi name.
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The Providence City Council just approved this resolution -- the shortest I've ever seen. There's usually a whole "whereas" section with context
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Here’s Providence Sen. Maryellen Goodwin speaking about her ongoing cancer battle on the floor tonight as her colleagues named a colon cancer screening bill after her . “I really don’t know how much time I have left on this earth,” she said .
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Bicyclists ride down South Water Street in protest of the potential removal of bike lanes because of the Washington Bridge closure on I-195. Mayor Smiley plans to make an announcement this week about the bike lanes and other infrastructure changes to ease gridlock in the city
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Chandler definitely skipped the Friends reunion because he's stuck in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre.#MustSeeTV
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As of earlier today, 14 Providence firefighters remained unvaccinated (a very small percentage of the dept). They haven’t been terminated yet but it appears they could be eventually, per this statement from the city
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In a new affidavit we've obtained, state police say Senator Kettle and a man from New Hampshire swapped nude photos of their significant others. Kettle's girlfriend said she didn't know the photos were taken.
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Really proud of my colleagues @KimKalunian @CarolineGoggin @_CourtneyNews @CoreyWelch @JohnnyVillella @RyanWelchPhotog @ShiinaHL @jpsmollins @Andypaskowski who were our eyes and ears on the ground for a historic day and night of protests in Providence.
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Republican Ashley Kalus won't say if she wants Donald Trump to run for president again in 2024. Democrat Dan McKee says Joe Biden should run for re-election. #WPRIdebate.
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Providence police spokesperson says the names of the officers involved in this incident and the body camera footage will not be released until the investigation is complete.
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The RI Board of Elections just voted to release mail ballot results on a rolling basis starting at 11 pm on election night. This is a change from prior elections when they waited until all mail ballots were counted and then released them all at once, usually days after election.
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Watch this striking moment from trial of Sgt. Hanley today, when defense attorney Michael Colucci questions Rishod Gore's testimony because he's wearing a BLM mask:.
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Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes today. According to the "calendar" I am now 30 (I was 28 when we started quarantining though so I'd like to request a refund on the last year of my 20s). Wear a mask and get vaccinated if you're eligible!.
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This is a fun story — this mom came up to me and said I “interviewed” her son (pictured) when he was 2 years old at the Bristol 4th of July parade. He’s 12 now! Pretty sure it was my very first assignment at @wpri12.
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The Coventry Republicans want Kettle out of their party committee
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👀 Trader Joe’s tells me they are in the early stages of finally opening a store in PVD.
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BREAKING: In a vote of 29-9, the RI Senate has passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. It's a historic step, though there's still a ways to go before a compromise with the House and Gov. McKee will be reached.
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Folks, I'm on vacation next week and planning to unplug & decompress from 5 months of COVID coverage. But before I unplug . please send book recommendations for the beach and TV recs for the rainy days!.
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I'm been holding my tongue for a long time but I'm very sick of the fact that we can't ask follow up questions at these daily briefings. It's time to let reporters in the room.
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A standing ovation for @JimLangevin on the House floor. He'll be the first Speaker Pro Tempore of the 116th congress and will preside over the House shortly
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Speaking to reporters, Mayor Elorza says McKee’s security detail was trying to “shield him from having this conversation” about the teachers contract. Didn’t answer @DanMcGowan Q about if he regrets his behavior. (When I jumped in to point that out the mayor’s office did this⬇️)
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PSA: walking up to a woman you don’t know in public to announce “Hey you look much thinner in person!” without even saying hello, is not appropriate human social behavior nor is it a compliment. Have a nice day!.
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Spotted in Reykjavik: A “Rhode Island” landmark 😉 . (sign says no skateboarding allowed!)
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.@brianstelter with some words tonight for @realDonaldTrump on his "there are no sources" comment.
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Congratulations to photojournalist Scott DelSole, who is retiring after *40* years with @wpri12! . Scott has truly seen it all over the years. A great journalist and even better human
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@btrumpytv So sick of keyboard warriors who think our bodies are their business. You're beautiful inside and out. And most importantly -- a great meteorologist!.
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I have to confess that while the rest of the RI political press corps was at budget night I was watching Adele perform one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen
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Just hit me that in a mere two weeks the clocks change and there will be glimmers of daylight after work again. Light at the end of this long winter tunnel ☀️.
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I wonder how many hours of life I would gain in a week if I didn’t have to keep re-logging into newspaper websites I was already logged into 5 minutes ago.
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NEW: The RI council on elementary and secondary education just voted to instruct RIDE not to approve any back to school plans that don't include a mask mandate. Vote came after RIDE lawyer said they didn't have the authority to mandate masks statewide.
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My 5 year anniversary at @wpri12 blew past on Wednesday and I didn’t even notice. It’s been quite the half-decade with a lot of great stories and colleagues. (Every photo of me on the job in existence is by @CoreyWelch)
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These records should have always been free. To say they are of high public interest is an understatement.
NEW: A spokesperson for @RIDOTNews says they are refunding the $300 we paid for the internal emails on the Washington Bridge, at the direction of @GovDanMcKee
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I would like to make a motion for a @DavesMarketRI.
Eastside Marketplace among the Stop & Shop locations listed as closing:
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Medical director at Clínica Esperanza frustrated by ineligible folks who signed up to get vaccinated there yesterday
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Former WJAR education reporter @AshCullinane started working at the R.I Department of Education this week. Her title: Executive Associate for Communications and Community Engagement.
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This is the first time we've seen estimated rent prices for the Superman building apartments:
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NEW: Nearly a year after becoming eligible for the COVID vaccine, 76% of Providence police officers have opted to get the shot. The vax rate is lower than the general population of RI adults (93%), Providence firefighters (97%) and Prov city workers (86%).
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Got to watch @camanpour speak at URI tonight and then tell her how much she’s inspired my journalism career. I have no doubt many women reporters are where we are today because she first showed us we could do it
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Sen. Tiara Mack ties the Alege situation to the Providence schools turnaround as a whole. "How many other red flags are we missing?" she asks.
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BREAKING: The Fane Tower is dead. "The Fane Organization has informed us that they are no longer proceeding with the proposed development on Parcel 42," 195 Commission chair @marc_crisafulli said.
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Trump lost by 20 percentage points in R.I.
Large gathering of Trump supporters outside the Rhode Island Board of Elections headquarters in Cranston, demanding a recount here in RI. @wpri12
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NEW: The final tally is in -- 44 people were shot in Providence in 2022. The number was a significant drop from 2021, when 81 people were shot, and homicides also hit a 50-year low.
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Fun fact — the regular PVD city hall press corps is currently all women, too 💪🏽.
Here in the @CityofProv, we are fortunate to have many remarkable women committed to serving our city and driving innovation forward. I've learned from a young age that if you want to get big things done, be surrounded by strong women. #InternationalWomensDay
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😭My colleagues got me a menorah to go with our new T12 Christmas decorations. (@TimWhiteRI won’t let me have an open flame in the office, though…)
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Programming note: I’m on vacation this week and mostly staying off Twitter. My colleagues at @wpri12 will have the news covered for you! Be well
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I’ve been kicked out of the RI State House as Dan McKee is set to be sworn is as governor in a matter of minutes.
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I’m at the station for the first time in 3 months to cover the #WPRI12debate. On my desk: a @projo with the headline “Feds confirm RI’s 1st case of coronavirus.”
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I love how everyone in Rhode Island seems to have gone to see the independent man today. Including the @Globe_RI babies!
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I don’t recommend going outside today if you have hair.
Feel a little humid today? Providence actually broke the dew point record for the date (55° in 2015). It's not summer-like humidity, but for March, it's sticky.
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NEW: When @PVDMayor Brett Smiley pitched a commercial tax cut last week, he cited potential relief for renters. But it turns out there are *three times* as many rental units in multifamily homes, properties he wants to tax at a higher rate . The follow-up:.
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Their love is real news. Congratulations to my wonderful friends @TedNesi and @KimKalunian! #KimandTedWed
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Made it back to Providence just in time for the snow, but on vacation got to see the fabulous @ChelseaJonesTV who is crushing it in Miami 💪🏽
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Providence! Parade Grand Marshal @DanMcGowan did great, but baby Jack stole the show
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I always fail those captcha challenges to prove I'm not a robot. Am I a robot?.
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Shana Tova from the Machados 🍎🍁🍂 Hoping for a sweeter new year
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Big big birthday today for one of my dearest friends, greatest confidantes and part-time coworker @TedNesi. Cheers to being 40 and fabulous 🎉
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Providence senators are calling for an oversight hearing on the hiring of Dr. Alege. Sen. DiPalma plans to schedule a hearing for Monday, according to a spokesperson
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Is it just me or have “prove you’re not a robot” log-in quizzes gotten really hard? I can never find all the bicycles.
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Quite a sunset to kick off 5784. Happy new year/שנה טובה to all who celebrate 🍎
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NEW: A 275-unit waterfront apartment building is being proposed on the East Side of Providence right next to the Waterman Grille. Thoughts?.
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A reminder that applications for mail ballots in RI are due tomorrow and it's def too late to mail one, so bring it to your city or town Board of Canvassers office by 4p tomorrow if you want to vote by mail. If you miss the mail deadline you can of course still vote in person.
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BREAKING: Jasiel Correia has been found guilty on 21 counts of wire fraud, filing false tax returns and extortion. He was found not guilty on three counts. Two of the not guilty counts were related to the Rolex extortion, and the third was the Gen Andrade salary kickback.
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In her daily briefing Gov. Raimondo says the state decided not to let press into the school building inspection/walkthroughs because they are "working meetings.". (Watching them work, and reporting on what we observe, is exactly the reason we asked to attend).
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A group of community orgs and elected leaders in Providence are asking the state to remove any age requirements for vaccines in the hard-hit 02909, 02908 and 02907 zip codes, similar to what is happening now in Central Falls
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Awilda Acevedo shows us the flooding in the lower level of her Johnston, RI apartment where she says the water got up to a foot and a half this morning. Her granddaughter’s beds are soaked and belongings were destroyed.
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NEW: Providence is expanding the 50+ vaccine eligibility to the 02904 and 02905 ZIP codes. That’s in addition to 02907, 02908 and 02909. (So 02903 and 02906 are still 65+).
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A spokesperson for the Senate page who is the alleged victim in this extortion case says he’s now in the music industry in Tennessee and “no longer affiliated with Rhode Island politics.”
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