
Most of Rhode Island’s houses were built before lead paint was banned in 1978. That means chipping paint can expose residents - especially young children - to lead poisoning. The rates of this poisoning went up while children were stuck at home during the pandemic. And Central Falls was among the hardest-hit communities. To talk about this problem, Rhode Island PBS Weekly host/reporter Michelle San Miguel joins Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera and host Ed Fitzpatrick on this week’s Rhode Island Report.