The current nationally divisive controversy over statues and monuments - - here in Rhode Island over Columbus and Commodore Esek Hopkins - - has forced me to confess that I took down Rhode … more

By JOHN HOWELL What was your major accomplishment as planner for the town of North Smithfield, Tom Kravitz was asked Friday afternoon in Mayor Frank Picozzi's office? It was a question he relished. Without hesitation, he cited work with the state on the more

By JOHN HOWELL -- Avedisian is in no rush to have city departments return to the Annex, which was evacuated after a burst water pipe forced its closure shortly after the New Year. more

By JOHN HOWELL -- Like the mythical Phoenix that rose from the ashes to fly, Edgewood Yacht Club has risen to stand again in the wake of a 2011 winter storm fire. more