Ocean State Stories asked a sampling of Rhode Islanders what freedom means to them today. Here’s what they said.
Friday is the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ocean State Stories asked a sampling...
Ocean State Stories named finalist in national contest
Honor comes in public service category NEWPORT – Ocean State Stories has been named a finalist in the 2025...
CODAC’s new community center a ‘one-stop shop’ to meet health and many other needs of Rhode Islanders
Unique center, said to be the first of its kind in the U.S., opens in the heart of the...
Local clergy remember Francis as advocate
One emceed for pontiff in Rome: ‘I will never forget the kindness he showed each of us.’ This story...
Q & A with Susan Sipprelle, founder and co-president of RENEWport
Group to bring acclaimed ‘Bowling Alone’ author Putnam to R.I. in April Susan, can you please tell us about...
Ocean State Stories begins third year of publication
A look at some of last year’s highlights NEWPORT – Following months of planning, Ocean State Stories debuted two...
Nonprofit project teaches schools how to reduce food waste
‘The kids love doing it, especially elementary students.’ Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news...
Food insecurity soars to all-time high in Rhode Island
“That’s just not sustainable. It’s scary.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of...
Providence Steps Up Efforts to Divert Food Waste and Boost Composting
‘The multi-pronged approach — grassroots community outreach, school programming, business technical assistance, and building community-based collection and processing infrastructure...
A harvest of hope to boost local food security as local organizations partner to teach gardening skills to families of all abilities as food prices soar
With prices continuing to rise at the grocery store, the imPOSSIBLE DREAM playground acts as a beacon of hope...
Statewide association of community organizations helps disadvantaged Rhode Islanders
‘We have been able to enhance services provided to these patients while outperforming predicted cost growth trends and maintaining...
Moving beyond disease-specific approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders opportunity to improve quality of life
‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional...
Q & A with Jen Fantozzi, co-founder of Plates With Purpose
Let’s start with an overview of the organization you cofounded with Jenn Capracotta, Plates With Purpose. What is its...