One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease. If you put that figure in context with your family, that means that chances are, one of your great-grandparents has Alzheimer’s – the … more

There is arguably no municipal service more important than public safety. We prefer having plowed streets and enjoy local recreation programs, but in our scariest, darkest, more harrowing moments, it … more

Over the past six months, political candidates have been put under a microscope. With the economy and job creation on the top of peoples’ minds, they were asked again and again what their plans are … more

As Americans finalize their menus for the nation’s largest annual feast, many are struggling with what to put on the table tonight. But it’s not a matter of taste; it’s a matter of money. … more

In the weeks leading up to the election, it sounded as if voters were calling for a revolution. General Assembly incumbents faced the stigma of 38 Studios, a blemish on even the most well intentioned … more

In September, 3,312 ballots were cast in Johnston for the Primary Election. With more than 22,000 registered voters in the town, that means less than 15 percent of eligible voters turned out. In … more

If you haven’t been watching TV, listening to talk radio or reading the newspaper (basically, if you’ve been living under a rock), now is the time to tune in. The General Election is just five … more

There’s no question that the economy is the central issue of the 2012 election. Candidates across Rhode Island lament the state’s ranking as the least business-friendly state in the nation. While … more

The state’s economy is not the only thing suffering during this lingering recession. The statistics surrounding financial stability for individual Rhode Islanders are alarming. Rhode Island’s … more

This election season, the presidential debates are where pop culture and politics collide. With so much reality television on the airwaves, is it difficult to see how the line can get blurred between presidential candidates and the thousands of other people … more