Decades after courts/cops woke up to the domestic violence epidemic, responding agencies still struggle for funds. Radio excerpt of my convo with Vanessa Volz of Sojourner House. Watch full interview tom'w on YouTube or 7:30 pm on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social www.oceanstatemedia.org/one-on-one-w...

Peter Alviti, who led the Rhode Island Department of Transportation through the closure of the westbound Washington Bridge and its immediate aftermath, will retire later this month. www.oceanstatemedia.org/transportati...

The lowest score in the tally was for cost of living, at 21, unchanged from last year’s survey. Housing affordability received a score of 30, which was also unchanged from last year but down 14 percentage points since 2020. www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has a message of his own for ICE: don't try to trespass on city property. But will a new executive order have any teeth in the face of federal authorities? www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vnq...

Like many states, Rhode Island is facing an acute shortage of professional caregivers. The dearth of nurses, CNAs, and home health aides has left many health care advocates wondering what can be done to combat the problem. www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

As student enrollment in Rhode Island’s public schools continues to decline, schools across the state are facing the prospect of closure in the coming years. #education #rhodeisland www.oceanstatemedia.org/education/fe...

A Senate study commission backs a new public medical school as part of a long-term plan to expand primary care. www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

While we all wait for the anticipated Secret Mall Apartment documentary to drop on @netflix.com, check out our sneak peek inside the mall with the #rhodeisland rogue himself, Michael Townsend: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME3E...

Making surfboards as an environmental statement, a Laotian family’s journey documented in Woonsocket, and a mid-winter party at the Jamestown Art Center. Here’s what’s happening in Rhode Island this coming week. www.oceanstatemedia.org/the-weekend-...

Researchers tested therapy and follow-up support for people behind bars in Rhode Island and Michigan — and saw suicide attempts drop 55% after release. www.oceanstatemedia.org/suicide-prev...

The commission suggests the state commit to a more than $500 million increase in spending on education.: www.oceanstatemedia.org/education/is...

Can RI weather federal cuts to healthcare? And why run for the General Assembly? That and much more in this episode of One on One, with Rep Marie Hopkins (R-Warwick)+ Sen Victoria Gu (D-Westerly). Watch here or at 7:30 tonight on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=wScL...

Researchers at @universityofri.bsky.social and the state Department of Environmental Management to spend five years on a comprehensive study of Rhode Island’s wild turkey population: www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-and-cul...

Nearly two years after the Washington Bridge closure, how's business nearby? Watch the full story now: youtu.be/A-BtmLcdllU

Rhode Island’s state government now spends more than $14 billion a year. And recent estimates suggest the state is facing a big budget crunch for the fiscal year that starts on July 1. Learn more: www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

With Ken Burns' new documentary series on the American Revolution set to launch locally Monday on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social, my weekly interview will feature a repeat of my recent interview with Ken. Watch here or at 7:30 pm tonight or 10:30 am Sunday www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAEu...

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced on Monday what he called the largest employee drug bust in the history of Bristol County jail. Learn more: www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/for...

In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Month, meet Mouse — the rescued pit bull who found a new purpose with the Warwick Police Department. Watch her story here: youtu.be/Fx8jECm18Js

"Five decades after the greatest drama ever staged at Fenway Park — Game 6 of the 1975 World Series — I still shake my head, smile, and then laugh in disbelief at what I witnessed from my auxiliary press box seat overlooking the third base line." www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

@universityofri.bsky.social economics professor Len Lardaro says the state is finally feeling the effects of negative economic trends that have been in motion for over a year. Learn more: www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/is-r...

What a wonderful event last night from @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social @kenlburns.bsky.social #SaraBotstein and Brown University history professor #KarinWulf discussed Mr Burns latest documentary, #TheAmericanRevolution @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social hosted & @pamjohnston.bsky.social moderated.

A new study finds @universityofri.bsky.social is well-positioned to help solve Rhode Island’s growing shortage of primary care physicians — and could help keep top local students and talent in-state. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/df58caiYnio

Listen now!🎧 Professor Professor Diana Grigsby joined @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social to discuss her new findings on kids and sleep. How much sleep do kids need? And how much do they actually get?

Watch at 7:30 pm Friday or 10:30 am Sunday on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social (formerly Rhode Island PBS)

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social was the first guest on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social's One on One With @iandonnis.bsky.social. They talked about the Washington Bridge, state budget, keeping businesses in RI & more. Watch Friday at 7:30pm on RI PBS or online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwbr...

Should you still get the COVID vaccine? Rhode Island Department of Health Director says yes. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/oysj_dpzaW4

Good morning, Happy Monday 😀 Looking for some cool things to do at the @9librariespvd.bsky.social check out our conversation with them at @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-and-cul...

Providence featured this week in @wsj.com! This iconic Rhode Island building has a strong history but an uncertain future. Learn more about the status of the Superman Building here: youtu.be/PTToQT8Cxzo

Do you think Taylor Swift will get married in Rhode Island? Comment your thoughts below ⬇️ Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/4B2pKGFf-Mc?...

Trump wants to scrap mail-in ballots & voting machines before next year’s midterms. @kenblockri.bsky.social joins the conversation on election integrity. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/LW6AwA-1xfY

Shoutout to @pbs.org for introducing me to Celtic Woman almost 15 years ago!! They're now my favorite music group!! @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social 🥹👏🏽🎶 #PublicMediaMatters

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new legislation filed in response to an investigative series by The Public’s Radio that chronicled the lives of child laborers in New Bedford, the nation’s highest-grossing fishing port. thepublicsradio.org/immigration/...

Terms of the House settlement have dramatically changed Division I athletics. PC, URI, Bryant, and Brown are adjusting. thepublicsradio.org/on-sports/it...

"That’s what kills me is the environmental impacts of all these people just sitting in traffic daily, in an already heavily polluted area within the state." - Lily Jeznach, professor of environmental engineering at Roger Williams University #BreakingPoint www.ripbs.org/transportati...

EXTREME HEAT WAVE HITTING RI & SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND 🔥 Stay cool and safe tomorrow, temperatures will be reaching a high of 100 degrees. Learn how to beat the heat: riema.ri.gov/planning-mit...

Have you ever heard of soupy sausage? #WesterlyGold youtu.be/pCou70i3jpc?...

The House just passed a bill to take back $1.1 billion in public media funding. That includes money for more than 1,500 local stations. Now more than ever, we need your support. Click here to learn more: protectmypublicmedia.org

Your voice is crucial to save public media! Call your representatives today and urge them to protect local public media! The time to take action is now! To learn how you can help, click here: protectmypublicmedia.org

How does public media impact you? Learn more and take action to save your local station: www.ripbs.org/stand-share-...

The Administration has sent Congress a rescissions package to eliminate $1.1 billion in already-approved funding. If enacted, it would rip essential services out of communities and force rural stations off-air. Take action now: protectmypublicmedia.org

Rhode Island PBS & The Public's Radio won 4 Boston/New England Emmy Awards! 🏆 We’re incredibly proud of our team and grateful to you, our viewers and listeners, who make it all possible. 🎬 Watch our Emmy-winning work now: www.ripbs.org/about/pressr...

From Providence Porchfest to the New Bedford Roots & Branches Festival, here’s our preview of the upcoming festival season! ☀️🎶 www.ripbs.org/arts-enterta...

President Trump’s executive order directs the CPB to eliminate support for public media—threatening over $1M annually that fuels independent journalism, children’s education, and community programming. Stand with us and help save public media: www.ripbs.org/stand-share-...

Owner Perry Raso is expressing gratitude to members of the public who have reached out to him after a devastating fire early Tuesday morning. Raso said his priority right now is assisting the restaurant’s 300 full-time and seasonal employees. thepublicsradio.org/south-county...

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. Listen/read the full story now: thepublicsradio.org/immigration/...

Some primary care practices have waiting lists of a year or longer. Since Anchor Medical Associates announced it will close its primary care practice in Rhode Island on June 30. thepublicsradio.org/health/rhode...

An artist exploring the psychological impacts of the environmental crisis makes an instant connection with vulnerable students responding to themes of injury, memory, resilience & repair. #ARTinc Watch now: youtu.be/1jiobljLoHY