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...
Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Fewer high schoolers report having suicidal thoughts, slightly more middle schoolers do This story discusses suicide. If you or...
Less time, less money. Johnson & Wales shakes up undergrad model.
First three-year degree programs set to launch in R.I. This story originally was published in the Cranston Herald, a...
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...
Thanksgiving: A holiday with two decidedly different narratives
“It’s not just that this is a history. It’s a legacy that we need to reckon with.” EXETER —...
Progress and hope for treatment of type 1 diabetes, T1D, an autoimmune form of the disease that can affect children and adults. But challenges and disparities remain as scientists work toward a cure.
“T1D is a complex autoimmune disease. While our understanding of the disease has advanced significantly, we are still diligently...
Vacant mills can hold toxic secrets
‘All fires emit toxins into the air and should be of concern.’ Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit...
Lawsuit says R.I. is ‘failing’ kids with serious mental, behavioral health needs
Federal complaint hinges on accounts of 10 children institutionalized as means of treatment This story was originally published in...
Sometimes, coming home is just the start of a soldier’s journey
By BARBARA POLICHETTI This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories....
A sample of Rhode Island universities reveals a mixed picture on admissions in the wake of last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling
‘The first thing I thought about were the inequities that are going to continue to happen- not just for...
Port of New Bedford cites ‘grave concern’ about new offshore wind area
The new area outlined for offshore wind development overlaps with “vital” scallop areas, the Port Authority wrote. That includes...
Studio Session: Olivia Dolphin’s piano-driven ‘witch-pop’
The Providence singer-songwriter’s latest single, “Ghost Story,” is a cautionary tale about heartbreak and the perils of modern dating....
Local businesses adapt to meet accessibility needs with a RAMP ‘stamp of approval’
‘Nothing to lose, everything to gain. Why wouldn’t a business want to increase their bottom line?’ BURRILLVILLE — In...