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We face increased demands of family obligations planning for the holidays. Baking and cleaning to host dinner, and even unrealistic expectations about our families, or having a …
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By HERB WEISS
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11/28/24
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For some of us, the outcome of the recent elections came as a disappointment. I am among those who supported and worked for local and national candidates who would defend and sustain our democracy …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic dream. It is here and it is going to transform every aspect of our society. The emergence of AI will greatly benefit our society as it will …
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By JUNKAI GONG
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11/20/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The conclusion of the 2024 election season offered a split-screen in Rhode Island. On one hand, General Assembly incumbents enjoyed almost complete success, with the Democratic …
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11/13/24
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In November, our country has much to be thankful for. While the election-year antics can sometimes serve to create the occasional disagreement, supporting our veterans has often served as a point of …
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By ROSS NELSON and DEB BURTON
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11/13/24
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By JASON CABRAL
It was just six years ago that The Gamm Theatre opened the doors to our new space on Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. We have been grateful for the welcoming response from the …
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By JASON CABRAL
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10/30/24
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Rhode Island began as a “lively experiment,” but we must never tolerate becoming a laboratory for out-of-state extremist interests.
There is a provision in the Rhode Island …
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By K. JOSEPH SHEKARCHI
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10/30/24
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Rhode Island’s colleges and universities are at the leading edge of science and technology, addressing critical issues that shape our world every day.
At Rhode Island’s flagship …
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By MARC B. PARLANGE & JACK R. WARNER
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10/30/24
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This year voters will decide whether to hold a state constitutional convention. A constitutional convention proposes constitutional amendments for voter approval. These amendments could …
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By STEVEN FRIAS
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10/30/24
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In an era where the cost of higher education continues to rise, community colleges remain a critical gateway to opportunity for millions of students. These institutions provide affordable, …
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By ROSEMARY COSTIGAN
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9/25/24
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It’s happened again. American politics has once again been assaulted by an act of violence upon one of our leaders. The shocking news of someone attempting to kill Donald Trump, again, a former …
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By RICHARD R. FASCIA
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9/18/24
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It is with an unbearably heavy heart that I write the following words: On Sept. 4, our nation experienced the 45th school shooting this year, with four dead and nine hospitalized. So far …
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When Annie Smith Peck ascended the Matterhorn on June 11, 1895, the world was up in arms. She wasn't the first woman to have climbed the famed peak. That honor was given to Englishwoman Lucy Walker …
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By RUSSELL DeSIMONE
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9/4/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK : With the end of the Democratic National Convention, the stage is now set for a sprint to the high-stakes November election. Rhode Island’s delegation, like other Democrats …
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8/29/24
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Access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a modern-day necessity. It’s critical not only for economic development, but also for educational …
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By ELIZABETH TANNER
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8/28/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK : “Money, it’s a gas,” goes the song by Pink Floyd. “Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.” The tune encompasses the central quality of …
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8/21/24
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By now you’ve heard the news that Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) family of companies and transitioning from National Grid. You’re probably wondering …
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By GREG CORNETT
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8/14/24
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By JUDGE PAUL MICHEL
The Biden administration is quietly advancing a proposal that could devastate America’s high-tech economy.
The proposal functionally rewrites a 1980 law known as …
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By JUDGE PAUL MICHEL
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8/7/24
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Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,
As the school year has come to a close and we are now well into the summer, I want to reflect on the past school year. It was a year of …
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7/31/24
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It would be challenging to list the highlights of Doris Brennan Weir’s athletic career without omitting some accomplishment, title or record. She was simply among the finest female swimmers in …
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By KEN DOOLEY Special to the Herald
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7/24/24
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