Every week, Rhode Islanders dutifully roll their recycling bins out to the curb, believing they are doing their part to help the environment by recycling paper, aluminum cans, and glass and plastic … more

There is a diabolical enemy that exists in plain sight in the state of Rhode Island. It saps the lifeblood out of your existence, causes pain and emotional distress, turns quiet days and nights … more

May is a time of change and growth. Students are wrapping up the school year, families are adjusting to new routines and many of us are looking ahead to summer. It’s also Mental Health … more

While the beauty and value of our coastal waters and shoreline is well known to all Rhode Islanders, the state agency that regulates activities along the shore, the Coastal Resources Management … more

Yet another charming and venerable homestead at Old Buttonwoods is about to bite the dust. Built in 1896 by the family of Hope Austin, our one-time neighbor, the Elsbree-Austin Cottage is not long … more

Across Rhode Island, children enter foster care every week because their homes are no longer safe — due to a range of complex factors, including family instability, abuse, unmet needs, or other … more

May is Older Americans month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight trends and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our nation, state and communities. … more

Imagine being one of the 100,000 people in the United States on the national organ transplant waitlist, anxiously awaiting the call to inform you that a stranger has made a selfless decision to … more

Rhode Island’s health care system is in crisis. The closure of Anchor Medical Associates, leaving 25,000 patients without providers, is the latest blow. Even before this, our state faced a … more

As we celebrate National Small Business Week, we are reminded of the incredible role small businesses play in shaping Rhode Island’s economic and cultural landscape. This week is not only a … more

As the Universal Church celebrated the great joy of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Christ, the world was treated with a special and surprise visit of a convalescing Pope Francis … more

Arguments on schools and the cost of education are often based on misinformation or references to “When I was in school.” The arguments over school costs are the same everywhere. The … more

On Dec. 2, School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan appeared before the Warwick City Council to defend the School Department on $6 million in salary overspending in the fiscal 2024 budget. Mr. … more

The American Revolution was a struggle for independence from a king whose abuse of power made him a tyrant. To prevent a repeat of history, the founders built guardrails into the United States … more

The Beacon reporter misunderstood my remarks about the Buttonwoods Fire District during the recent City Council public comments session. He reported in the Feb. 27, 2025, “Resident to … more

His name is Will Corrente. He’s a big strong kid from Bristol. At 14 years of age, he has played three years of football, three years of wrestling and has been boxing since he was seven. Will … more

If there’s anything certain about Rhode Island’s 2025 housing forecast, it’s that it’s impossible to predict. Certainly, we can’t look to national forecasts to draw upon. While most of the country is seeing housing supply grow, Rhode Island’s is shrinking... more

To the Editor, The Warwick School Committee should resign. The level of malfeasance by the Warwick School Committee is staggering. How did they manage to accumulate a $9-million deficit … more

Editor’s note: The author grew up in East Greenwich and spent time with her grandparents in Warwick. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 2022 and now works for a nonprofit agency in the city. When I moved to Los Angeles in 2020 to complete my bachelor’s degree in journalism, I was buzzing on the energy the city vibrated. As a writer, I seemed to find inspiration everywhere – papered on lofty buildings, pressed against walls in crowded clubs, discarded beneath freeway overpasses. The streets were.. more

The old adage, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,” needs a little bit of updating in light of the recent RIBridges data breach that has exposed more than 600,000 … more