Ocean State Media in Motion is highlighting Pawtucket in October! We’ll be at High Motor Grille Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Come tell us what we should know about Pawtucket! And maybe you like a trivia challenge? We’ll have a team and some swag to give away if you can beat the media!

From its historic mill villages and soap factories to its close-knit neighborhoods, West Warwick has a character all its own!

Control of Congress is on the line, and Rhode Island Rep. Seth Magaziner wants another two years in Washington. But with a Republican challenger on his heels and voters increasingly fed up with both parties, can he make his case?

This weekend, celebrate the Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Azorean and Latino communities that are an integral part of Fall River, New Bedford and the whole south coast area! Learn about this festival, plus more activities, here:

Disposable surgical gowns are a big source of waste in hospitals. Can healthcare facilities change that while still meeting sanitation standards? Learn more:

From 2020 to 2024, nearly 400 Rhode Island men died by suicide. It's a disturbing trend that has prompted state officials to launch a new campaign to help promote the psychological well-being of men and reduce the stigma associated with mental health struggles. Learn more:

Rhode Island Monthly editor Jamie Coelho joined Ocean State Media’s James Baumgartner to talk about the latest developments in Rhode Island’s dining scene. Learn more:

When you flush your unused or expired medication down the toilet, do they actually disappear? Click here to find out:

Helena Foulkes (D) and Ken Block (I) each made the case for why they should be Rhode Island’s next governor at last Wednesday's forum. OSM political reporter Ian Donnis pressed the candidates on cost of living, AI, reproductive rights and more. Watch the highlights here:

A battle is shaping up as the Town of Portsmouth sues the state, arguing that recent legislation unconstitutionally overrides local control and hands too much power to developers. Will this spark a wave of similar lawsuits from other towns?

Looking for plans? We have you covered. Here are three ways to spend this weekend in the Ocean State:

Kim Ahern discusses her victory over the outgoing AG's preferred successor, her priorities and whether a background in state government will allow her to serve as a truly independent advocate for Rhode Islanders. Watch the full interview: