2025 in review: Josh Amaral reflects on another year of fighting high housing costs
The city’s housing director said the city made progress on its housing goals in 2025. There’s still more work...
Q & A with Alisha Pina, new head and lead organizer of the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
“We stand by the principle that we have a moral obligation to help all in need.” Congratulations, Alisha, on...
Q & A with Kate Mushipi, executive director of Good Neighbors
Thanks, Kate, for agreeing to bring the great work of Good Neighbors to out audience. Before we start, let’s...
R.I. housing leaders warn HUD policy change could increase homelessness across the state
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — The state’s housing...
State Housing Director Makes Case for More Housing
By Megan Wallitsch Originally published by East Greenwich News, an Ocean State Stories partner, via Community News Lab. “These...
Q & A with award-winning playwright, advocate and filmmaker Sharece Sellem-Hannah
“My vision is to use storytelling, arts, and community engagement to shift how addiction and its roots are viewed...
Q & A with Candace Ranslow
Q & A with Candace Ranslow Thanks for participating in our Q&As, Candace. In this interview, our audience will...
R.I. Centers serving refugees and immigrants continue their work under new Trump policies
“They come from all over the world. It’s not just one country or one part of Africa.” PROVIDENCE –...
Q & A with Carol Anne Costa, head of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
“SACRI works through community organizing, public education, policy advocacy, and legislative action to address issues such as healthcare access,...
Judge issues temporary relief to housing, domestic violence prevention groups
Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm,’ lawyer argues This story was...
R.I. homelessness is down, but more people are out in the cold? New data says it’s true.
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — For the first...
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...
Tall order: Historic Newport structures on the rise
“The main risk we’re looking out for is flooding and coastal erosion. We plan for hurricanes, and major disasters,...