In a state where only 70 percent of fourth grade students read at their age-appropriate level, a number that drops significantly among low-income children, United Way of Rhode Island is mobilizing … more

The Police Log is a digest of reports filed by the Johnston Police. Chief Richard S. Tamburini or Deputy Chief David DeCesare has reviewed all reportsWISHFUL THINKINGA 94-year-old Providence man was … more

Pictured are St. Rocco School students Jessica Pezzullo, Gianna Jacavone, Jennifer Paquin, Jenna Cassiere and Wailynn Sweeney as they enjoy the annual Welcome Back BBQ on Aug. 12, along with Maxman, … more

Greenwood Credit Union (GCU) in affiliation with RI Student Loan Authority (RISLA) has become the first credit union in the state to offer the RI Family Education Loan. Issued through RISLA, the … more

Last Thursday night started like any other for 15-year-old Kyle Tomasetti. With summer days running out, he went to a friend’s house for a bonfire with a dozen or so other teenagers. Just before … more

Johnston has good schools. That’s a good thing, says Mayor Joseph Polisena. The problem is that not only do town residents know about the quality of schools, but so do out-of-towners who will … more

Surreal, mind-blowing, awesome and life changing are just a few of the words Cranston residents Jennifer and Caroline Cowart used to describe their recent trip to the White House as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to get kids to eat healthier. Cowart originally heard about the collaboration between Epicurious magazine … more

Located deep in the heart of Rhode Island, in North Scituate, is Camp Hope, a place where kids with cancer go to be with other kids who understand their stories, their feelings and their pain. It is … more

Register early, get ready for some exciting course changes and be on the lookout for elite runners fresh from the London Olympics. These are some of the highlights for this year’s CVS Caremark … more