South Providence Residents Push to Break Harmful Patterns of Past 30 Years
People’s Port Authority issues recommendations in response to new ProvPort master plan draft This story was originally published in EcoRI...
Bill would mandate more school librarians in Rhode Island. But how to pay for it?
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Students from Alfred...
Newport Historical Society offers year-long celebration of 250th signing of Declaration of Independence
City by the Sea played outsize role in Revolutionary War NEWPORT — With the state and nation set to...
Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care
“If you would like to make the 200 odd pediatricians in the state very sad, tell them that PediPRN...
The internet is putting kids at risk. These mom lawmakers want to force tech firms to make it safer.
Six-bill package would protect kids from digital harm. This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of...
Drawing Inspiration from Youth, Cape Cod Author Imagines a “Better World”
By Joanna Detz / ecoRI News staff This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories....
Ongoing primary care provider shortage imperils health of many Rhode Islanders
It’s also a national crisis, and some local programs are addressing it MIDDLETOWN — There was a reason the...
Ageism affects people of all ages
Depending on how old you are, the challenges differ PROVIDENCE — According to the World Health Association (WHO), ageism...
Q & A with Dr. Christopher West, executive director, the African American Museum of Rhode Island
Thanks, Dr. West, for agreeing to discuss the museum. You state on your website that “this is a different...
Providence Safe Stations Offer 24/7 Access to Addiction Recovery Support
Originally published by The Providence Eye, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — At the start of 2018, the...
The deal is done: Centurion buys Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — No one actually...
10,000 Rhode Islanders opt out of state insurance exchange as premiums soar
‘Unprecedented’ decline in HealthSource RI participation comes after federal tax credits expire This story was originally published in Rhode Island...
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...