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...
Discovery of invasive ‘Jumping Worms’ prompts cancellation of plant sale
‘Folks in horticulture should worry because the worms can negatively affect their stock of plants.’ Originally published by ecoRI...
A post-high school graduation gap year can offer enlightenment, adventure and new academic interests
‘A great way to allow students time to reset, reflect, enjoy new experiences and make a plan for the...
Newport among Rhode Island communities seeking to bolster tree canopies
‘Ideally, we’re improving human health in the communities.’ Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news...
Statewide association of community organizations helps disadvantaged Rhode Islanders
‘We have been able to enhance services provided to these patients while outperforming predicted cost growth trends and maintaining...
In Rhode Island’s payday lending wilderness, a strong voice for reform
Economic Progress Institute head Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies calls out the insider politics that perpetuates social and economic inequality This story...
COVID-19 cases see moderate rise in Rhode Island
Much of the rise in cases has been caused by new strains of the virus, known as FLiRT variants...
Neighborhood Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare to manage RI Medicaid
New contract includes quality, oversight, and financial management requirements that will lead to improved outcomes for Medicaid members and...
Frequent Fires Add to Pollution Woes Along Allens Avenue
Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in Rhode Island. Read more at ecoRI.org PROVIDENCE...
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...
Accidental overdose deaths in Rhode Island down 7.3% in 2023, marking first decline in four years
But despite modest progress, Black and Hispanic residents still lack access to treatment This story was originally published in...
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...
What Does a ‘100-Year Storm’ Mean These Days?
Climate change is shifting the way scientists calculate and talk about severe weather risks Originally published by ecoRI News,...