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...
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...
Rhode Island Project Aims to Turn Food Waste into Meals, Leadership, and Lasting Policy Change
“A third of people in Rhode Island are food insecure.” By Bonnie Phillips / ecoRI News staffFebruary 12, 2026 This...
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...
Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics
“Look at what’s taking place across the country, we don’t want that to happen here.” This story was originally...