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.” PROVIDENCE — Senate Majority...
Immigrant connections to Rhode Island’s rivers more than just recreational
Immigrant Connections to Rhode Island’s Rivers: More Than Just Recreational PROVIDENCE — For Melvin, who grew up in Liberia,...
Agencies offer innovative approaches to mental health care
Meeting the need for behavioral health resources PROVIDENCE — Every new year, physical fitness experts recommend ways for health...
Rhode Island’s annual homelessness census set for Tuesday night
At least 60 volunteers will bundle up and head out for statewide survey vital to federal funding for services....
Mental health experts offer guidance in aftermath of Brown University shootings
Trauma can persist if left unaddressed PROVIDENCE — Like untold numbers of people in Rhode Island and beyond, once...
Smiley establishes ICE-free zones in Providence
“We do not want — and will not allow — Providence’s public property to be used to execute what...
We’ve still not reached King’s promised land
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ‘We have a long way to go before equality of opportunity is...
Police testing new access to mental-health assistance
“This system is going to be a huge help.” By GRETA SHUSTER Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was...
Lobbyists’ opposition to climate legislation has profound effect, Brown University report finds
The General Assembly has failed to pass legislation creating decarbonization programs, expanding public transit, or creating a clean heat...
Q & A with The Studio principal Dr. Francois I. Luks
Congratulations, Francois, on yet another medical advance. Can you please give us an overview of The Studio? The Studio...
Brown University president announces trauma recovery initiative for campus community
Physical alterations will wall off portion of building where shooting took place ahead of spring semester This story was...
Ocean State Stories wants freelance journalists
Ocean State Stories is seeking qualified freelance writers — and we will pay for your work. We look for...
Q & A with mom advocate and author Rebecca Almeida
Becky, congratulations on publication of Just Another Tuesday: Poems and Reflections, published by Stillwater Books, which was brought to our attention by Kerri...