Would a 2nd medical school in R.I. be worth it?
Some state lawmakers are floating the idea of establishing a state medical school that would be a more-affordable alternative to Brown University and might ease persistent...
At RIC, Hope Scholarship is bringing about change
Ariel Polanco didn’t see many opportunities beyond high school as he was growing up, but his aspirations extended far beyond the Providence neighborhoods he...
RIPTA needs leader with fresh ideas
Public transit groups, state leaders and the board overseeing the R.I. Public Transit Authority haven’t agreed on much in recent years.
But rider advocates and...
Businesses will require help to survive bridge fallout
Businesses have generally been underwhelmed by the state’s response to their requests for help following the December closure of the westbound side of the...
A way to boost first-responder safety
When a first responder enters a burning building, whether it’s an office building, warehouse, hospital or any other structure, there is immediately an array...
Javid receives United Way’s John H. Chafee LIVE UNITED Award
MARTINHA JAVID, founder of Cranston nonprofit MAE Organization, recently received the United Way of Rhode Island Inc.’s John H. Chafee LIVE UNITED Award. She...
Grad rates for low-income students lag while their debt soars
A recent federal study on graduation rates for American colleges and universities shows that 40% of all students did not earn a degree or...
Coastal wetlands can’t keep pace with sea-level rise
Wetlands have flourished along the world’s coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the...
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