The 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Today is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. To commemorate it, Ocean State Stories...
Q & A with Jessica David, co-founder and board member of Local Return
“Our strategy also rests on changing the narrative, which I think of as the ‘hearts and minds’ strategy. The truth...
Summer Ends
“Rather than ending abruptly, summer in Rhode Island is gently packed away for the colder months. In its place...
Q & A with URI Associate Professor of Sociology Julie Keller
Thanks, Julie, for agreeing to do this. We want to bring to our audience results of the fourth annual...
Shipbuilding school steers toward massive wave of expansion
By GRETA SHUSTER Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean...
AccessPoint RI empowers people while changing lives
“It’s so important that we bring awareness to the fact that folks in our programs need the same things...
Brown’s Pandemic Center tracks infectious disease outbreaks in U.S. and abroad, offers guidance in preventing, preparing, and mitigating
Center’s Tracking Report brings vital information to readers everywhere PROVIDENCE — “Public distrust of public health guidance from the...
As Even Higher Electric Rates Loom, R.I. Congressional Delegation Blasts Trump’s Efforts to Block Offshore Wind
This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories PROVIDENCE — While New England’s permitted...
Q & A with Catherine Taylor, State Director of AARP Rhode Island
“Aging isn’t just an issue for older adults. If you have an older parent, spouse, grandparent, neighbor or friend...
Today is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Ocean State Stories asked a sampling of Rhode Islanders what freedom means to them today. Here’s what they said....
Scientist Dr. Kaitlin M. Dailey and team set their sights on combating cancer
Central to their ambition is a tumor-killing microbe SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Dr. Kaitlin M. Dailey, a University of Rhode...
New Map Center owner travels circuitous route to Rhode Island
‘Strong environmental ethic’ influenced his decisions PAWTUCKET — A map of Andrew Middleton’s life would begin in New York...
Stars, Olympians and CEOs headline commencement speeches
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. Commencement season is here in...