@JeremyBernfeld

Senior editor for investigations @ThePublicsRadio. Used to be editor of @gunsreporting, director of collaborative reporting @wamu885, @HarvestPM Also on blue*ky

 Washington, DC
Joined April 2012
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Christopher Gavin@chris_m_gavinOct 21
From @Giuliamcdnr: ICE agents in Rhode Island attempted to arrest a father while he was holding both his young children in his arms, according to a video of the incident and interview with the family. bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/m…

ICE agents attempt to arrest father in Providence as his children cling to him - The Boston Globe

A video shows the man holding onto his two toddlers, one who is crying, as ICE agents grab his arms.

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Amanda Milkovits@AmandaMilkovitsOct 21
This R.I. bishop oversaw dozens of priests accused of sexual abuse. Now, he's accused of raping an altar boy. bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/m… via @BostonGlobe

This R.I. bishop oversaw dozens of priests accused of sexual abuse. Now he faces accusations of his...

For 25 years, Bishop Louis E. Gelineau oversaw a system where priests accused of abuse were moved from parish to parish and to treatment centers and back, keeping those incidents quiet.

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Eryn Dion@GNEErynDionOct 15
Huge storey from @kathyprojo and @WheelerReporter this morning: After scouring over 100 clergy abuse lawsuits, they found 22 clergy members never mentioned on any 'credibly accused' list. providencejournal.com/story/… via @projo

Court filings identify 22 more priests accused of child sexual abuse in RI | Exclusive

A review of newly filed lawsuits found 22 new clergy accused of abuse who had not been on any list of credibly accused priests.

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I have been genuinely enjoying not having the stress of Spurs these last few weekends. Not sure if that makes me a terrible Spurs fan or the quintessential Spurs fan. #coys
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Important story!
Edward Fitzpatrick@FitzProvOct 6
By me and @Amandamilkovits -- Problems pile up at Amazon warehouse in R.I.: fire safety issues, emergency calls bostonglobe.com/2026/10/06/m… via @BostonGlobe

Firefighters have responded to this R.I. Amazon warehouse around 200 times since it opened last...

Johnston Fire Department has responded to the Amazon facility about 200 times since July 2025.

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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisOct 1
Want to hear @HelenaBFoulkes and @KenBlockRI discuss a broad array of issues? (@GuckianRI backed out). Audio is now embedded in this story about our forum Wednesday at @RWULaw oceanstatemedia.org/election…

They say RI is ready for change: Foulkes, Block make the case for governor

The gubernatorial forum follows a decisive win by Foulkes in the Democratic primary earlier this month. The 2026 race is Block’s third bid for the state’s top seat

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Jim Schachter@jimschachterSep 15
BREAKING: Fearless reporting by New Hampshire Public Radio results in the resignation of the chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. #NHPolitics nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-09-15/…

NH Chief Justice MacDonald announces resignation; ethics probe loomed

Gordon MacDonald, the state's top judge, announced his sudden resignation on Tuesday. He was facing potential discipline for his role in a unique personnel maneuver that benefited a top ally.

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Colin Hogan@by_ColinHoganSep 10
How David Morales won: Renters who voted early. - Just 3 precincts on West Side / Fed Hill delivered a 1,445 vote advantage. Morales won by 1,343 votes. - Winning a whopping 61% of the vote-share among Early Voters. - Message discipline on the biggest issue. (ya, rent)
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We've been doing these cool Tiny Desk-like concerts @OSMediaRI. Judging by the sound check happening in my office right now, the next will be great, too. Here's the last one, with Deer Tick --> youtube.com/watch?v=egfJQlUf…
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And this one with Nova One was awesome too youtube.com/watch?v=Ls23oEXI…

Nova One | Biggest Little Desk

Nova One kicks off our very first Biggest Little Desk: a series of ...

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Simon van Zuylen-Wood@svzwoodJul 30
co-reported with @Eli_Sherman and @TimWhiteRI of @wpri12, one of the best local news outlets in the country
Pablo Torre Finds Out
@pablofindsoutJul 30
NEW: Why did Kawhi Leonard start LLCs code-named "RIFC," the week before the Clippers announced his 2024 sub-max contract? The superstar, his uncle and then-agent are all investors in Rhode Island FC — yet ANOTHER secret side deal. Until our 10-month investigation with @WPRI12.
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Steph Machado@StephMachadoJul 5
NEW: What happens when a child is too sick to go to school? In RI, schools must still educate homebound students. But multiple families told me their districts have failed to meet even the minimum requirements Read the full story in @Globe_RI : bostonglobe.com/2026/07/04/m…

Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better...

Multiple families told the Globe they have had to fight to get the five hours a week of instruction required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for homebound special education students.

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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisJul 1
How do @GovDanMcKee and @HelenaBFoulkes stack up on housing? My story oceanstatemedia.org/housing/…

Housing is a top issue in the governor’s race. McKee and Foulkes have different plans

The leading Democratic candidates for governor are offering different answers to a crisis that has pushed homeownership further out of reach for many

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My wonderful wife always asks what I want for Father’s Day and I just didn’t know I could even ask for this
SF Giants on NBCS@NBCSGiantsJun 21
Rafael Devers didn't want to be removed for a pinch runner after a leadoff walk to start the ninth
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I am loving watching the whole world discover what special place Lawrence, Kansas, is. #LFK
Liam@liamkeating7Jun 16
Algeria has goals of reaching the knock out round. Their coach wants their new friends from Lawrence, Kansas to follow if they do: “Maybe everyone from Kansas can travel with us to another city,” Algeria vs Argentina tonight at Arrowhead: usatoday.com/story/sports/so…

Algeria coach felt 'goosebumps' from Kansas fans ahead of 2026 World Cup

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković was overcome by the warm welcome in Kansas. He hopes that support will continue for World Cup opener vs. Argentina.

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Cannot wait to watch the 2nd installment of Ocean State: Rhode Island's Wild Coast youtube.com/watch?v=pg6kOvlH…
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Uh oh, NYT spent 36 hours in Providence nytimes.com/interactive/2026…

36 Hours in Providence, R.I.

One of the oldest cities in America makes for a laid-back weekend break.

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Launching a petition drive to force Dan and Steph to filter every local news event through Taylor Swift song titles
Dan McGowan@DanMcGowanMay 21
In #RhodeMap this morning, slip into takeover texts between @StephMachado and me. view.email.bostonglobe.com/?…
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Eli Sherman@Eli_ShermanMay 20
Great reporting here via @StephMachado
Steph Machado@StephMachadoMay 20
NEW: Pawtucket will extend its elementary school day by 10 min starting next week, and will delay summer vacation as it races to make up for lost learning from having too short of a school day It’s expected to cost about $255,000 to pay teachers + buses bostonglobe.com/2026/05/20/m…

Pawtucket will extend school day and year to make up for shortfall in learning time - The Boston...

“Everybody’s to blame,” state Senator Jonathon Acosta said. In April, the R.I. Department of Education discovered the elementary school day in Pawtucket was too short by five minutes per day.

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RI Department of State | Secretary Gregg M. Amore
@RISecStateMay 14
Replying to @JeremyBernfeld
Don't worry! Capitol Police and the State Police help us keep them secure.
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