Rhode Island PBS Weekly
“Rhode Island PBS Weekly” is a newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today’s most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won’t see anywhere else.
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On this special episode, we explore the complex landscape of youth mental health. From the emotional toll of loneliness across generations to the hidden dangers of technology designed to be addictive, we examine the factors shaping the well-being of young people today. This program is made possible through a generous grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
Stories From Rhode Island PBS Weekly
The writings describe the accounts of John Swanson Jacobs and how he escaped slavery twice
‘As much as I love my community, we are considered a distressed community’
Limited consumer sales and an entrenched distribution system can make it hard to grow, brewers say
Providence Public Schools and Rhode Island’s state benefits portal were both breached in recent months
‘We feel like the arts need a stronger seat at the table, more visibility so we can be part of brainstorming solutions and innovation for the state. We are not looking for handouts. We are not looking for the arts to be subsidized. We are looking for investment’
How the Tynietoys company helped save holiday cheer during WWI