Joseph Polisena Jr., vice president of the Johnston Town Council, talks about how the COVID-19 crisis continues to play out at the town and state levels, his political future, and being a sports fan during the pandemic. more

“It’s very much still a crisis in nursing homes,” Gov. Raimondo said. “I hope that will be able to change in Phase 3 (starting July 1).” more

Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time in months and visit a spa to shake off all their COVID-19 stresses. more

In response to those becoming restless about the resumption of youth sports, she promised that youth sports will return this summer — although they will likely be different than what participants are accustomed to. more

By ALEX SPONSELLER As the world continues to learn more about COVID-19 and its effect on humans, there have also been questions as to how it affects animals and house pets. Based on lab work as well as field studies, veterinarians have gathered more

In an overwhelming show of support for health care workers of Lifespan and their families, philanthropy from community leaders has led to more than $135,000 in contributions to the not-for-profit's Employee COVID Relief Fund. Among the donations is a more

Social Enterprise Greenhouse has announced the launch of its new COVID-19 Response Incubator, a seven-week virtual incubator targeting the social and public health challenges that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Incubator will focus more

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is streaming virtual fitness classes every weekday at 10 a.m. as a way to meet Rhode Islanders where they are during the COVID-19 pandemic. The classes, which are typically offered only to BCBSRI members at Your more

By JACOB MARROCCO East Greenwich Drug Program director Bob Houghtaling is seeking to quell the anxiety brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, even though he knows how difficult that task may be. In an interview last week for the Beacon Communications more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Rhode Island is on course to enter the second phase of its reopening plan on June 1, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Friday - and while a focus on "e;keeping your group size small and consistent"e; will remain, the transition would allow more

Ed Garcia, director of the Cranston Public Library, speaks about the library’s new contact-less pickup option, the range of virtual programming being offered and what's in store in the weeks ahead. more

Rhode Island is on course to enter the second phase of its reopening plan on June 1, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Friday – and while a focus on “keeping your group size small and … more