Like other regions in the U.S., Rhode Island faces a worsening crisis in the shortage of primary care physicians
‘Not only are physicians an aging workforce, but the work and trauma of the pandemic caused many people to...
Q & A with Motif Magazine publisher Mike Ryan
‘We try to address all things local in arts, entertainment and culture. Within that universe, we try to champion...
NOAA report sends mixed message on wind power and risk to whales
The report calls it “extremely unlikely” that pile driving will hurt any North Atlantic right whales. But it says...
Q & A with filmmaker Christian de Rezendes
Thanks, Christian, for agreeing to do this. Your films have won many awards and we’ll get into several of...
Massachusetts picks New Bedford waterfront site for ocean energy center
‘There is an emerging marine science and tech cluster in the South Coast and the Rhode Island area. We...
Q & A with Claudia Cardozo
In a Q & A with us last year, you mentioned that you were writing your first book. And...
R.I. Life Science Hub vets bids from three firms for dedicated state wet lab incubator
‘This is a beacon. It’s going to attract a lot of attention.’ This story was originally published in Rhode...
High inflation rates and increased costs of living affect the young and some people in higher education
‘Be sure to vote in all your local, state, and federal elections, and consider the positions of candidates on...
New task force to create road map for AI usage in Rhode Island
Two dozen public and private sector leaders have a year to explore how to leverage AI as a tool...
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...
Rhode Island’s children are doing OK, but not as well as kids in much of New England
‘We should not be satisfied… We know we have further to go’ This story was originally published in Rhode...
Q & A with Aquidneck Community Table executive director Rose Jones
Congratulations, Rose, on recently starting your new position as Executive Director of Aquidneck Community Table. We’ll get to that...
Q & A with Pawtucket State Rep. Jennifer Stewart
Welcome, Jennifer, to the Ocean State Stories Q & A forum. You are a state representative from District 59,...