Ocean State Stories asked a sampling of Rhode Islanders what freedom means to them today. Here’s what they said.
Friday is the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ocean State Stories asked a sampling...
R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child wellbeing
“We know what kids need to grow up healthy and connected so they can thrive as adults: Stable homes,...
Q & A with Linford D. Fisher
Thanks, Lin, for bringing us inside an exciting and important initiative: Stolen Relations: Recovering Stories of Indigenous Enslavement in...
Q & A with Marta V. Martinez
You have been a powerful presence in the Latino community for many years. More on that in a moment,...
Q & A with Carlene Fonseca of Central Falls
Carlene, thanks for joining us. A story earlier this year in The Valley Breeze caught our attention. Let’s start...
Forest in Tiverton will shine light on how, why, where trees grow the way they do
This story was originally published by ecoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. TIVERTON, R.I. — One...
New KIDS COUNT Factbook outlines what’s a stake for vulnerable R.I. kids
“We must use data as our compass to address disparities and to ensure all children have the opportunities needed...
Tomaquag Museum’s Lorén Spears to Be Inducted into R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame
This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. EXETER — In 2019,...
Local clergy remember Francis as advocate
One emceed for pontiff in Rome: ‘I will never forget the kindness he showed each of us.’ This story...
Q & A with medieval scholar Joëlle Rollo-Koster, lead editor of the soon-to-be-published three-volume The Cambridge History of the Papacy
Editor’s note: This interview was conducted before the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Thanks, Joëlle, for agreeing...
Q & A with Kelly Clifton, Head of Library Community Engagement at Brown
Brown and the Library’s mission is to “serve the community, the nation and the world by discovering, communicating and...
Q & A with Theresa Guzmán Stokes
“The history of the Americas — and even our own country — is not the story of a single...
New Samaritans website offers calm and resources for people with mental health challenges or thoughts of suicide.
Anchored by art, Rhode Island site has received praise from professionals. PROVIDENCE – Its creation took four years and...