From small caseload in rented space to almost 12,000 patients at three major centers, Wood River Health marks 50 years
HOPKINTON — It began in 1976 when a group of South County residents opened a small nonprofit health center...
Federal data gaps aside, poverty on the rise as RI families struggle to meet basic living expenses
New KIDS COUNT Factbook restores Newport to core city status This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication...
2026 Point in Time Count results set to be released by the end of spring amidst an ongoing homelessness crisis
How recent housing advancements provide hope for Rhode Island PROVIDENCE — Unsheltered homelessness numbers have risen year after year since 2020,...
Ageism affects people of all ages
Depending on how old you are, the challenges differ PROVIDENCE — According to the World Health Association (WHO), ageism...
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...
Ocean State Stories begins fourth year of publication on Saturday
Our focus continues to be journalism about issues that often are neglected or under-reported in this era of media...
Rhode Island’s annual homelessness census set for Tuesday night
At least 60 volunteers will bundle up and head out for statewide survey vital to federal funding for services....
Ocean State Stories wants freelance journalists
Ocean State Stories is seeking qualified freelance writers — and we will pay for your work. We look for...
Q & A with mom advocate and author Rebecca Almeida
Becky, congratulations on publication of Just Another Tuesday: Poems and Reflections, published by Stillwater Books, which was brought to our attention by Kerri...
2025 in review: Josh Amaral reflects on another year of fighting high housing costs
The city’s housing director said the city made progress on its housing goals in 2025. There’s still more work...
Q & A with Alisha Pina, new head and lead organizer of the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
“We stand by the principle that we have a moral obligation to help all in need.” Congratulations, Alisha, on...
Q & A with Kate Mushipi, executive director of Good Neighbors
Thanks, Kate, for agreeing to bring the great work of Good Neighbors to out audience. Before we start, let’s...
R.I. housing leaders warn HUD policy change could increase homelessness across the state
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — The state’s housing...