Rhode Island Year In Review 2019: Stories About People

It's almost the end of the year, which means Patch is taking a look back over 2019 and rounding up some of the best stories of the year. Here's a look at some of the most impactful best stories about people, both profiling and remembering, from around Rhode Island this year.

A Century Well-Lived: Remembering Eleanor Spears Dove

The Narragansett tribe's matriarch did more in her 100 years of life than most could fit into several lifetimes.

Nick Cardi, Furniture Heavyweight And Philanthropist, Dead At 71

Cardi was perhaps best-known for being one-third of Ni-Ro-Pe with his brothers Ron and Pete.

'Be Brave Enough To Tell The Truth': Christiane Amanpour At URI

Speaking to a sold-out crowd at the University of Rhode Island, Amanpour called on young journalists to bravely tell the truth.

Meet The Teen Behind Rhode Island's Youth Climate Strike

Joelye Land helped organize Rhode Island's branch of youth climate demonstrations held across the country and world on Friday.

'Claudia's Bill' Puts Chronic Pain In The Spotlight

A bill sponsored by Rep. Gregg Amore looks to put pain management power back into the hands of those who are suffering the most.