[ Editor’s Note: This story was first published in Crosscut.com, based in Seattle, Washington, in a slightly different version] SEATTLE, Wash. – The largest for-profit, thrift-store chain … more

WOONSOCKET – You will probably be reading about this strange twist of fate regarding the future of Dignity Bus here first in ConvergenceRI – and not in The Boston Globe , not in The … more

WOONSOCKET – On Wednesday morning, March 1, I took my regular running route toward the Rivers Edge entrance to the Blackstone River Bikeway in Woonsocket. As I ran up Davison Avenue, a horrible … more

Editor’s Note: Ten years ago, in 2013, Dr. Peter Simon, now retired, wrote this column for ConvergenceRI. He had initially been denied permission to publish it by the Governor’s office. … more

PROVIDENCE – On Monday, Nov. 7, Linda Perri, community advocate representing Washington Park, and vigilant watchperson for attempts to increase the burden of pollution in her neighborhood, … more