Ben Berke

Reporter

Ben covers everything for Ocean State Media, as long as it’s a good story. His work appears across television, radio, social media, and our website. He joined the station in 2021 after a stint in newspapers, and now handles our metro beat in Providence. His assignments have taken our audience to jails, city halls, fishing boats, factories, museums, bakeries, environmental cleanup sites and a clambake.

Recently published
The records offer granular insights into how the investigation in the shooting unfolded
Alviti’s decision to retire now, after weathering more than two years of intense scrutiny and criticism, surprised many
The National Weather Service warns of dangerous wind chills and up to 15 inches of snow across southern New England
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said he would veto the proposal if it passes, but the city council could override him with a supermajority of 10 out of 15 councilors
Ridership was down across RIPTA’s routes, according to a year-over-year study by the Save RIPTA Coalition