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STEAM Box Empowers Rhode Island Teens to Lead, Create and Broadcast Through Podcasting

With pizza, mentorship, and a mic, Roberto Gonzalez and his student-led program give youth a voice—turning curiosity into confidence and classrooms into launchpads for global storytelling

Politics

Why is Rhode Island the Last State in the Nation to Embrace Police Reforms to Prevent ‘Wandering Officers’?

Legislation to strengthen police oversight repeatedly thwarted in Rhode Island

May 1, 2025

8 min read

Sam Stecklow

Arts & Entertainment

How Trump’s Executive Order to End NPR and PBS Funding Could Affect Public Media in Rhode Island

The president and CEO of The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS said she is “very concerned.”

May 2, 2025

3 min read

Dave Fallon

News & Culture

Fall River Pays $100,000 to Settle Another Police Brutality Case

The payment resolves a federal lawsuit against former patrolman Michael Pessoa, who was convicted in 2023 of punching a handcuffed suspect in the face and filing false reports to cover up the incident

May 2, 2025

2 min read

Ben Berke

Politics

Ruggerio is Gone but His Six-Figure Campaign Account Lives On

Former Senate president died with $148K cash on hand as of March 31

May 2, 2025

3 min read

Nancy Lavin

Community

Rhode Island May Breakfasts Offer Coffee, Clamcakes and Community Spirit

Rhode Island celebrates the arrival of spring with the tradition of May Breakfasts. The oldest, at Cranston’s Oaklawn Community Baptist Church, has been going strong for 156 years

May 2, 2025

3 min read

David Wright

Arts & Entertainment

Bridging Time and Place: Donna Bassin’s Exhibit Explores Environmental Crisis and Collective Resilience

A unique collaboration between an artist, students from Bradley Schools and the Newport Art Museum

March 27, 2025

3 min read

Mary Steele

Political Roundtable

What role can youth groups play in influencing the direction of politics in the state? And what do activists have to say about the dissatisfaction of young people with both major parties?

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Finding Hope

This Pediatric Mental Health Week, we’re turning the tide. Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio recognizes the growing importance of youth mental health and is expanding statewide coverage through powerful community storytelling.

Starting the first week of May, we’ll share stories about how local youth are facing mental health challenges with growing resilience and support, ultimately finding hope.

April 28, 2025 03:59 PM

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Arts & Entertainment

Climate Change is Threatening Prudence Island’s Drinking Water

More extreme weather patterns and aging infrastructure could hamper the Prudence Island Water District’s ability to provide its customers with fresh drinking water.

April 27, 2025

5 min read

Olivia Ebertz