The team at 990WBOB for more than ten years has been keeping New England informed on community issues, news, sports, and everything in between. While it’s no secret that February is the shortest month, WBOB came alive and made the best use of the 28 days. It was a tall order to live up to January's success, but even with less days, we gave it our all.
While all of our articles were informative, not all were as popular as the most liked articles.
Here are the most popular WBOB articles of February (based on the amount of Facebook likes):
While all of our articles were informative, not all were as popular as the most liked articles.
Here are the most popular WBOB articles of February (based on the amount of Facebook likes):
Thoughts + Prayers Exposed: A Look at Massacre-Loving Politicians
by Kevin Aherne
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At the midpoint of the month, the nation faced devastation upon the execution of the latest school shooting - this time at a Florida high school, leaving 17 dead. WBOB Senior Editor, Kevin Aherne has a problem with the way some of the nation’s leaders have responded.
Aherne tracks down the money accepted by prominent political leaders from pro-gun lobbyists, many of whom have taken in millions to defend guns. |
MUSIC: Gutter Demons' Johnny Töxik Chats with WBOB Ahead of PVD Show
by Tony Jones
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The Ocean State is small.
Really small. But it can also be really fun. Contributing writer Tony Jones caught up with Johnny Töxik from the band Gutter Demons before they took the stage earlier this month. Find out what this music pioneer had to say. |
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2 Rhode Island Eateries Named Among 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
by WBOB News Team
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Rhode Island is the only state with less than two thousand square miles of total area.
What we do have two of, is two of the most romantic restaurants in the country. Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, find out where you should be going on your next date night. |
Rhode Gold: Exclusive Interview with Olympic Bobsledder with RI Ties
by Tyler Salk
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While the Winter Olympics take place every four years, it's not as typical to come across athletes at the Winter Olympiad with ties to Li'l Rhody.
WBOB's Tyler Salk caught up with one such Olympian, bobsledder and Brown alum, Lauren Gibbs, who medalled in PyeongChang, to ask her about her accomplishments, her sport, and her olympic dreams. |
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
LISTEN: Cobblestone Press: Kobi Dennis' Vision for Providence's Future
by Kevin Aherne
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It’s an election year Rhode Island!
The most populated city in the state is not excluded from the festivities, and mayoral candidate Kobi Dennis was sure to tell the listeners of 990WBOB what he can offer to residents as the next mayor of Providence. Is it time for a leadership change in the Creative Capital? |
