Woonasquatucket River Greenway cleanup helps revitalize core urban areas
Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in Rhode Island. Read more at ecoRI.org JOHNSTON...
Singer Donald Torres embodies essence of Trudeau Center, which serves people living with disabilities.
But state still has work ahead to meet a higher standard. WARWICK – Donald Torres, 39, smiled as he...
Drug overdose deaths rise in Rhode Island. Health leaders work to reduce the devastating toll.
‘It’s not like an either-or type thing because people are ready for recovery. They’re ready at certain points and...
Twenty-two years later, what is the enduring significance of 9/11? Rhode Islanders reflect.
‘I wouldn’t wish a catastrophe like 9/11 on anyone, but it would be nice if we could recover a...
For these high school students, the road to doctor starts here, in an innovative Rhode Island Hospital-based program run by Lifespan.
‘It’s a great opportunity for kids, especially people of color, ‘cuz we don’t really have the same opportunities as...
Where do faith and spirituality fit into people’s lives today? Diverse Rhode Island religious leaders weigh in
‘I think it’s a pendulum; our society is divided and filled with angst now, but I think it will...
Lifespan’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Tackles Racism to Support Patients
‘The disease primarily affects Black people.’ Although he is only 25 years old, Jude Amoako has been hospitalized more...
John Howell, newspaper man
Stacks of yellowing newspapers cover every available surface in this storefront painted a light shade of blue. Boxes of...
The increase in female representation in the literary world
New books and TV series help break gender stereotypes and empower women Coinciding with the rise of “booktok,” a...
R.I. Colleges react to Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action
‘A diverse and inclusive society is critical for the success of Rhode Island and our nation,’ says Salve President...
Obesity is impairing Rhode Island youth
Experts examine root causes and propose measures to improve health Just like hunger, obesity disproportionately impacts children of color...
RI Youth Theatre Keeps Raising The Curtain For Young People
Founder Ann O’Grady is now 73, but has no plans to retire This story originally was published in the...
The system of care for people living with Alzheimer’s and their families is ‘broken’
Former State Treasurer and Lt. Gov. Roger N. Begin: ‘Only when policymakers feel the impact of this broken system...