One librarian told us she has to bring a hat and gloves to work in the summer. The Possibly team breaks down the science behind freezing cold libraries.

The Rhode Island General Assembly considered a law this year to charge fossil fuel emitters for the costs of climate change. Possibly spoke with a co-sponsor of the bill about what comes next.

"Scandalous Conduct, a Fairy Extravaganza" is musical documentary of the Newport Navy Sex Scandal of 1919. It takes the shape of a three-channel video installation on display at the Great Meeting ...

Providence city council president Rachel Miller says the city should place a cap on yearly increases. Credit: Joe Tasca/The Public’s Radio Providence, like many cities across the country, has seen ...

Some basic precautions can greatly reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as staying well-hydrated by drinking water and electrolyte drinks and seeking refuge indoors in air-conditioning ...

Get out the crackers and cheese, and uncork a nice bottle of red wine, because ‘Soupy Fest’ is returning to Westerly. What’s soupy, you might be asking? Westerly soupy maker Joe Lombardo has your ...

In the early 20th century, property owners and developers wrote restrictions into home deeds prohibiting people of color from buying property. Credit: Photo illustration by Allison Magnus / Rhode ...

Tents pitched outside the Crossroads Rhode Island shelter on Broad Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Credit: Nina Sparling / The Public's Radio The hotline unhoused people can call to access shelter ...

Rhode Island’s two-member U.S. House delegation has turned over in the last few years. In the Second District, Congressman Jim Langevin dropped a surprise announcement in 2022 that he would not seek ...

Helena DaSilva Hughes, president of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, said she’s been talking with Portuguese officials in the Azores to understand what families will need in order to “self-deport.” ...

Orsted said it is complying with the federal order to halt construction on its Revolution Wind farm. Credit: David Lawlor / Rhode Island PBS President Trump’s administration has ordered a developer to ...

The state suffers from a lack of primary care doctors. Reimbursement rates for Medicaid and Medicare are lower than in neighboring states, putting Rhode Island at a competitive disadvantage. And the ...