STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more

By BOB HOUGHTALING Many adults consider it a fait accompli when it comes to teens consuming alcohol. Even though years of research tells us otherwise many kids and parents believe that everyone … more

Each year Cranston Public Schools provides information to our community as to who our building and district administrators are. We also highlight those administrators who are new to our district. We … more

To the Editor, I’m writing in response to the recent article titled School Safety Now, Not Later. I agree with retired officer Tim Colgan that RI schools must be made safe for our … more

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) closes its 2022-23 season with The Children, British playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s award-winning and Tony nominated play. A riveting eco-drama infused … more

Dr. Merites Abelard recalled many of his classmates dropping out of school due to finances while he grew up in Haiti. Abelard, now assistant executive director of Hope and Change for Haiti, was lucky … more

It’s tough being a kid. In 2022, experts warn, it seems to be getting tougher. As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, and we approach the endemic stage, mental health … more

By EMMA BARTLETT Connecting community members to each other and helping people  access resources is part of OneCranston Health Equity Zone’s goal. The organization recently received a … more

In Rhode Island, we strongly believe that every young child should get off to the right start in life—a start where children and families are supported during the early years of development, a … more

By SENS. ALANA DIMARIO and SANDRA CANO As we continue to struggle our way out of a pandemic and decide how to best invest money to provide for our future, we should focus our attention squarely on child care. It's no secret that many families face more

To the Editor, Each morning before we left for school we would ask the kids, do you have your backpack, lunchbox and water bottle? Great. Let's get in the car and go to school. Now, it's, does everyone have a clean mask? Do you have a backup mask? more

By JULIE A. CASIMIRO, MICHAEL W. CHIPPENDALE, ANASTASIA WILLIAMS and THOMAS NORET Since 2016 the House Oversight Committee has been reviewing operations of the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF.) The result of these reviews exposed more