News & Culture
From culinary innovators to former governors, student leaders to presidential speechwriters, this year’s commencement season brings a diverse lineup of voices to the graduation stage across Rhode Island’s colleges and universities
Wage increases, better pension benefits and an eligibility change for job seekers help improve the hiring outlook for DEM’s law enforcement division
Report highlights continuing disparities linked to race, income and geography and federal programs under threat
ICE agents detained Juan Francisco Méndez after breaking through his car window with an axe. His wife, Marilú Domingo Ortiz, is now trying to be reunited with her husband
In the midst of a growing mental health crisis among young people, Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio launch a week-long project highlighting resilience, community support, and youth-led solutions
Clinical psychologist Jacqueline Nesi helps parents navigate social media in her Substack, “Techno Sapiens”
The president and CEO of The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS said she is “very concerned.”
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
The state senator who represents Providence says the city should explore new ways to raise revenue
Speaker Shekarchi calls the effort important for retaining the company