Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.

Ian Donnis: Let’s let the cat out of the bag. What is the new name for public media in Rhode Island as of this fall? Pam Johnston: We are going to be called Ocean State Media, and we’re so excited to ...

Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs.

"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 ...

The hearing official in charge of the New Bedford Board of Health meeting quieted the crowd several times on Aug. 26, 2025. Credit: Paul C. Kelly Campos/The Public’s Radio Throughout the hearing some ...

Back in the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s in Providence, Leo’s bar and restaurant was an institution and a pioneer in the city’s Jewelry District, known for its support of local artists, and its eclectic ...

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.” ...

The Whiting Foundation announced the 10 winners of their 2026 Whiting Award for emerging writers on Wednesday night. The esteemed early-career honor— which comes with a $50,000 prize — is given to ...

Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and ...

Walking along a snowy trail, Kate McPherson points out evidence of life in the frozen forest. She stops to examine a spot where the snow has been disturbed by deer digging up grass and acorns. She ...

Schools in Central Falls, R.I., temporarily lock up student electronics in pouches made by the company Yondr. Credit: Rhode Island PBS Weekly The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Monday ...

Republicans run the show in Washington, D.C., these days, but the GOP remains on the margins in Rhode Island. The state hasn’t elected a Republican governor since 2006 and the party holds just 14 of ...