Travel ban lifted at noon; thousands still without power as blizzard cleanup continues
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Gov. Dan McKee...
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Pawtucket police chief asks for respect for family after tragedy at ice rink
Governor announces online mental health hub with resources for domestic violence and suicide prevention This story was originally published...
Brown University president announces trauma recovery initiative for campus community
Physical alterations will wall off portion of building where shooting took place ahead of spring semester This story was...
Suspected Brown mass shooter found dead in N.H. storage facility; linked to MIT physicist’s killing
“We are 100% confident that this is our target, and this case is closed from a perspective of pursuing...
Brown University Health merges online mental health day programs
“By combining our programs, we’re able to offer patients more specialized options together with a broader range of therapies.”...
Fab Five: First Ocean State Labs life sciences tenants announced
“The quality of the science, the quality of the academics, is every bit as good as it is in...
West Nile Virus detected in Rhode Island for first time in 2025
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s first...
Judge issues temporary relief to housing, domestic violence prevention groups
Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm,’ lawyer argues This story was...
R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child wellbeing
“We know what kids need to grow up healthy and connected so they can thrive as adults: Stable homes,...
New KIDS COUNT Factbook outlines what’s a stake for vulnerable R.I. kids
“We must use data as our compass to address disparities and to ensure all children have the opportunities needed...
Hold the fries. Forgo the soda. R.I. kids’ menus could get a tad healthier under proposed bill.
Restaurants would need to offer two qualifying healthy kids meals; parents wouldn’t have to buy them. This story was...
Anchor Medical Associates to close, adding more pressure to state’s fragile health care system
“These unfortunate events highlight how Rhode Island’s health care crisis is very real, and getting worse.” This story was...
On COVID anniversary, protestors renew call for nursing home standards legislation
Unionized long-term care workers blast McKee’s proposed budget and his opposition to Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board This story...