Jeremy Bernfeld
@jeremybernfeld.bsky.social
I'm the investigations editor at The Public's Radio, RI's NPR station. Used to be editor of Guns & America, director of collaborative reporting at WAMU, Harvest Public Media. I like your dog. he/him
Some RI news: Two of the companies being sued by RI over the Washington Bridge say the state never told them about problems with the bridge that first surfaced in 1992. The companies filed info in court docs today. These claims connect to some reporting we published a few weeks ago -- > 1/
June 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Some RI news: Two of the companies being sued by RI over the Washington Bridge say the state never told them about problems with the bridge that first surfaced in 1992. The companies filed info in court docs today. These claims connect to some reporting we published a few weeks ago -- > 1/
Weird, Mike Schur is in my group text
The Red Sox are 6-15 in 1 run games. Unfathomably bad. Inventing entirely new ways to ruin our lives, daily.
May 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Weird, Mike Schur is in my group text
Rhode Island is the only state in the country without a process to decertify police officers facing charges of misconduct, per a new investigation by @samstecklow.bsky.social @invisible.institute and @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social. Here's a thread on what that means:
May 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Rhode Island is the only state in the country without a process to decertify police officers facing charges of misconduct, per a new investigation by @samstecklow.bsky.social @invisible.institute and @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social. Here's a thread on what that means:
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@baylorfk.bsky.social — an IBES fellow and professor of Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences — spoke to @jeremybernfeld.bsky.social about how climate change impacts the ocean and how RI communities can better prepare for conditions that could negatively impact water utilities.
How climate change will affect Rhode Island’s drinking water, and how we can better prepare - TPR: The Public's Radio
This story is part of our series One Storm Away: How climate change is threatening drinking water on the Ocean State’s islands As Rhode Island’s climate continues to change, scientists expect big chan...
thepublicsradio.org
April 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
@baylorfk.bsky.social — an IBES fellow and professor of Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences — spoke to @jeremybernfeld.bsky.social about how climate change impacts the ocean and how RI communities can better prepare for conditions that could negatively impact water utilities.
He's lost just *once* in his entire collegiate career. He's going for a third-straight national title this weekend in Providence in front of a home crowd. And you've probably never heard of him.
Meet Joziah Fry.
Meet Joziah Fry.
The best R.I. athlete you've never heard of: JWU's Joziah Fry - TPR: The Public's Radio
Joziah Fry is the best college athlete in Rhode Island, and I’ll bet you have never heard of him. He is a two-time All-America and a two-time national champion. He has lost once in three years. He doe...
thepublicsradio.org
March 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
He's lost just *once* in his entire collegiate career. He's going for a third-straight national title this weekend in Providence in front of a home crowd. And you've probably never heard of him.
Meet Joziah Fry.
Meet Joziah Fry.
Psyched to read this!
I'm thrilled to have written the cover story for the January issue of @rimonthly.bsky.social, which just went out in digital form.
It's about an exciting group of independent journalists in RI, including @billbartholomew.bsky.social and @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
Coming soon to newsstands!
It's about an exciting group of independent journalists in RI, including @billbartholomew.bsky.social and @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
Coming soon to newsstands!
December 20, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Psyched to read this!
Holy cr**! @fitzprov.bsky.social reports that restoring the Independent Man has cost the state "$2,298,640 [so far], according to documents the Globe received in a public records request."
Was this expected? I missed that.
Was this expected? I missed that.
December 11, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Holy cr**! @fitzprov.bsky.social reports that restoring the Independent Man has cost the state "$2,298,640 [so far], according to documents the Globe received in a public records request."
Was this expected? I missed that.
Was this expected? I missed that.
The #1 men's college hoops recruit is about to announce his college pick. He's from Brockton! (Though he's finishing high school in Utah)
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 college basketball recruit in the Class of 2025, set to commit on Tuesday
Dybantsa will decide between a final four of Alabama, BYU, Kansas and North Carolina
www.cbssports.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:46 PM
The #1 men's college hoops recruit is about to announce his college pick. He's from Brockton! (Though he's finishing high school in Utah)
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
A nonprofit is opening a facility in Providence where people can use drugs under medical supervision and offers connections to drug treatment.
But @ninasparling.bsky.social asks, what does that mean for Jason, who lives in Warwick and uses drugs?
thepublicsradio.org/health/he-us...
But @ninasparling.bsky.social asks, what does that mean for Jason, who lives in Warwick and uses drugs?
thepublicsradio.org/health/he-us...
He uses drugs. So what will Providence’s Overdose Prevention Center mean for him? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Jason first started using fentanyl a few years ago, when the pandemic threw his life off balance. By now, he’s used to hiding his drug use. “You duck into, like, an alley, or behind a car or somewhere...
thepublicsradio.org
December 10, 2024 at 3:39 PM
A nonprofit is opening a facility in Providence where people can use drugs under medical supervision and offers connections to drug treatment.
But @ninasparling.bsky.social asks, what does that mean for Jason, who lives in Warwick and uses drugs?
thepublicsradio.org/health/he-us...
But @ninasparling.bsky.social asks, what does that mean for Jason, who lives in Warwick and uses drugs?
thepublicsradio.org/health/he-us...
Pizza Marvin's list of collaborations for its 12 Pies of Christmas has me 🤤🤤
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December 5, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Pizza Marvin's list of collaborations for its 12 Pies of Christmas has me 🤤🤤
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“Money is not the real critical thing stopping housing being built in Rhode Island right now. It’s political will.”
Should RI state government act as an affordable housing developer? Proponents say it’s a critical tool, but questions remain over implantation
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/11/25/a...
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A state-run revolving fund could redefine public housing in Rhode Island • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island leaders are looking to create a first-in-the-country state public housing program, seeded by a $10 million carveout from the $120 million state housing bond.
rhodeislandcurrent.com
November 25, 2024 at 3:58 PM
“Money is not the real critical thing stopping housing being built in Rhode Island right now. It’s political will.”
Fall River was a stronghold for Democrats for a century...until Trump won it this year. Here's the story on how Dems lost their grip on the former mill town.
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How the Democrats lost their grip on Fall River - TPR: The Public's Radio
For a long time, the glue that held together the various constituencies of Fall River politics was the Democratic ward committee. The city’s nine ward committees were little outposts of the party with...
thepublicsradio.org
November 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Fall River was a stronghold for Democrats for a century...until Trump won it this year. Here's the story on how Dems lost their grip on the former mill town.
thepublicsradio.org/politics/how...
thepublicsradio.org/politics/how...
Public radio + Lithuanian folk music...ok you might roll your eyes. But this is a genuinely interesting story that you absolutely won't hear anywhere else. It's worth your time!
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/stu...
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/stu...
Studio Session: Traditional Lithuanian folk songs with Dovas and Vija Lietuvninkas - TPR: The Public's Radio
Lithuanian-American siblings Vija and Dovas Lietuvninkas have been singing traditional Lithuanian folk music since they can remember. “One of my earliest memories in general is of my grandfather sing...
thepublicsradio.org
November 21, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Public radio + Lithuanian folk music...ok you might roll your eyes. But this is a genuinely interesting story that you absolutely won't hear anywhere else. It's worth your time!
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/stu...
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/stu...
You should listen to this really cool story from @evezuckoff.bsky.social!
The marine creatures off our coast are about to *hear* a lot of loud noises: the construction of offshore wind farms. Is that gonna hurt them? These scientists want to find out.
www.capeandislands.org/local-news/2...
The marine creatures off our coast are about to *hear* a lot of loud noises: the construction of offshore wind farms. Is that gonna hurt them? These scientists want to find out.
www.capeandislands.org/local-news/2...
Bam! Scientists study wind farm construction noise impacts on lobsters... by making big noises
Lobsters and other sea creatures in areas selected for offshore wind development are about to hear a whole lot of noisy construction. How might it affect them? At a local dock, Cape Cod scientists are...
www.capeandislands.org
November 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
You should listen to this really cool story from @evezuckoff.bsky.social!
The marine creatures off our coast are about to *hear* a lot of loud noises: the construction of offshore wind farms. Is that gonna hurt them? These scientists want to find out.
www.capeandislands.org/local-news/2...
The marine creatures off our coast are about to *hear* a lot of loud noises: the construction of offshore wind farms. Is that gonna hurt them? These scientists want to find out.
www.capeandislands.org/local-news/2...
This year’s count showed that the number of homeless people in Rhode Island increased 35% in 2023, to 2,442 people.
thepublicsradio.org/housing/home...
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Homelessness increased by 35% in Rhode Island last year, according to a new report - TPR: The Public's Radio
The state of homelessness in Rhode Island remains grim, according to a newly-released report from the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness. More people reported experiencing homelessness this ye...
thepublicsradio.org
November 20, 2024 at 9:16 PM
This year’s count showed that the number of homeless people in Rhode Island increased 35% in 2023, to 2,442 people.
thepublicsradio.org/housing/home...
thepublicsradio.org/housing/home...
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Did you vote for the arts bond in the election earlier this month? Some of that money is going to Trinity Rep, and @bostonglobe.bsky.social has details on what the theater company is planning:
Big changes are coming to Trinity Repertory Company - The Boston Globe
An exclusive sneak peek at the $35 million renovation expected to bring “renewed vitality to a cherished cultural landmark " in downtown Providence.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Did you vote for the arts bond in the election earlier this month? Some of that money is going to Trinity Rep, and @bostonglobe.bsky.social has details on what the theater company is planning:
Me when USMNT has a two-legged tie in something called the Concacaf Nations League: why do we start an 800-year-old central defender
Me when club football is on: why is life naught but suffering
Me when there’s no club football: ugh i can’t wait for the international break to be over
Me when there’s no club football: ugh i can’t wait for the international break to be over
November 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Me when USMNT has a two-legged tie in something called the Concacaf Nations League: why do we start an 800-year-old central defender
Reposted by Jeremy Bernfeld
They haven’t started posting on their account yet, but 19th News is one of the sources I trust the most for my news.
Fantastic reporters and editors over there. Context and analysis. Interviews not just with experts but people living it on the ground.
19thnews.org/2024/11/lgbt...
Fantastic reporters and editors over there. Context and analysis. Interviews not just with experts but people living it on the ground.
19thnews.org/2024/11/lgbt...
The post-election question: What comes next for trans people?
Unlike in 2016, organizations have strategies in motion to address and protect the top policy issues affecting trans people.
19thnews.org
November 18, 2024 at 7:03 PM
They haven’t started posting on their account yet, but 19th News is one of the sources I trust the most for my news.
Fantastic reporters and editors over there. Context and analysis. Interviews not just with experts but people living it on the ground.
19thnews.org/2024/11/lgbt...
Fantastic reporters and editors over there. Context and analysis. Interviews not just with experts but people living it on the ground.
19thnews.org/2024/11/lgbt...
Former to future? Gina Raimondo is considering another run for RI governor
@iandonnis.bsky.social w the scoop for you, #rileg #ripolitics
thepublicsradio.org/politics/gin...
@iandonnis.bsky.social w the scoop for you, #rileg #ripolitics
thepublicsradio.org/politics/gin...
Gina Raimondo is considering another run for governor of Rhode Island - TPR: The Public's Radio
Former Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo — a Democrat who is facing the end of her tenure as U.S. Commerce secretary due to Donald Trump’s victory last week — is considering making another run for gover...
thepublicsradio.org
November 15, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Former to future? Gina Raimondo is considering another run for RI governor
@iandonnis.bsky.social w the scoop for you, #rileg #ripolitics
thepublicsradio.org/politics/gin...
@iandonnis.bsky.social w the scoop for you, #rileg #ripolitics
thepublicsradio.org/politics/gin...
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Hi everyone.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy
The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Hi everyone.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
Reposted by Jeremy Bernfeld
Goodbye, Budget Committee - @whitehouse.senate.gov tells reporters in DC he is "highly likely" to instead become the top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee next year news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
Whitehouse Plans Move to Senate Environment From Budget Panel
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said Wednesday it’s “highly likely” he will be the top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee in the next Congress.
news.bgov.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Goodbye, Budget Committee - @whitehouse.senate.gov tells reporters in DC he is "highly likely" to instead become the top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee next year news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
One of the most popular items at the Community Libraries of Providence is...a weaving loom?
Man, libraries rock.
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/fin...
Man, libraries rock.
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/fin...
Finding a ‘third space’ through weaving at the Mount Pleasant Community Library - TPR: The Public's Radio
The Community Libraries of Providence offer a slew of free arts education programs, including sewing, rug tufting, and how to use 3-D printers. But a weaving class at the Mount Pleasant branch has bee...
thepublicsradio.org
November 14, 2024 at 3:13 PM
One of the most popular items at the Community Libraries of Providence is...a weaving loom?
Man, libraries rock.
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/fin...
Man, libraries rock.
thepublicsradio.org/artscape/fin...
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I’m creating a starter pack for RI journos. Feel free to take a look and or suggest additions.
go.bsky.app/MqKiSfz
go.bsky.app/MqKiSfz
November 12, 2024 at 11:27 PM
I’m creating a starter pack for RI journos. Feel free to take a look and or suggest additions.
go.bsky.app/MqKiSfz
go.bsky.app/MqKiSfz
Our @iandonnis.bsky.social interviewed Sen. Whitehouse yesterday.
So...what happened to the Dems? “I don’t have an explanation,” Whitehouse said, “but we’re going to have to deal with it and I’m afraid it’s going to take a lot of work.”
Here are some of the highlights 👇
So...what happened to the Dems? “I don’t have an explanation,” Whitehouse said, “but we’re going to have to deal with it and I’m afraid it’s going to take a lot of work.”
Here are some of the highlights 👇
November 7, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Our @iandonnis.bsky.social interviewed Sen. Whitehouse yesterday.
So...what happened to the Dems? “I don’t have an explanation,” Whitehouse said, “but we’re going to have to deal with it and I’m afraid it’s going to take a lot of work.”
Here are some of the highlights 👇
So...what happened to the Dems? “I don’t have an explanation,” Whitehouse said, “but we’re going to have to deal with it and I’m afraid it’s going to take a lot of work.”
Here are some of the highlights 👇