Some of the most prominent politicians in the country travelled to Newport yesterday for the funeral of retired senator Claiborne Pell.  Pell, who represented Rhode Island for 36 years, died New Year's Day of Parkinson's disease at the age of 90. 

Many of us consider ourselves collectors. But a Cranston couple has taken the idea to a whole new level with their collection of ukeleles.

The former Trinity Repertory artistic director is now well into his fourth season at New York's Public Theater, generally considered the country's top non-profit house. So how is he doing?

Web special: Listen to Bill Gale's uncut interview with Oskar Eustis.

WRNI arts critic Bill Gale catches up with former Trinity Repertory Artistic Director Oskar Eustis at his new home, the Public Theater in New York City.

As a Brown University Master's student, Playwright Adam Bock studied under Paula Vogel. These days, he's having considerable success on his own. His latest play, The Receptionist, is now at the Trinity Repertory Company. Bill Gale, performing arts critic for WRNI, has a review.

Teresa Grenier has been living without income since she developed a brain tumor and had to quit her job. That was about two years ago. She's still waiting to hear if she qualifies for disability benefits.

The so-called "well made" play is pretty much seen as hopelessly out of date in today's theater world. But every now and then an oldie like this one pops up, and the result can be compelling drama. Bill Gale reviews "the Miracle Worker" at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren.

Rhode Island’s unemployment rate jumped for a 10th straight month in October. It now stands at 9.3 percent - half a percent higher than September and the highest in 25 years. WRNI’s Flo Jonic introduces us to some of the faces behind the statistics.

As part of WRNI's continuing series on the recession, this report focuses on hunger. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is reporting a spike in demand as prices and unemployment rise. WRNI's Flo Jonic reports.