The oldest town in Rhode Island is not what you would think
Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making it nearly 400 years old. According to the National Parks Service ...
What happens to Rhode Island’s economy if Hasbro moves to Boston?
In spite of red flags, local leaders were not aware the toy maker was considering relocating. “What will this mean for ...
The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early history
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline." As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is ...
Rhode Island Congressional District 1: Meet the candidates
If it feels like we just had an election for CD1, it's because we did: Rep. Gabe Amo won the 2023 special election to replace ...
Rhode Island's State Shellfish Is the Secret Ingredient for Clear Clam Chowder
Quahog is a shortening of poquauhock, which is what the Narragansett tribe called the valuable mollusk. The Rhode Island ...
Rhode Island leaders have been caught flat-footed by Hasbro’s potential move
Ever since Jack Connors, the beloved Boston advertising mogul who became one of the city’s largest philanthropists, died in ...
How Rhode Island's Biggest Movie Showcase Became the "Fyre of Film Festivals"
Was RIIFF "The Fyre Festival of Film Festivals"? Every film festival has an occasional hiccup - remember the infamous ...
Rhode Island high school football Week 2 schedules, scores and stats
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don dives into some of the most deceiving stats through two weeks of the NFL season. The ...
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Jennifer Hawkins of ONE Neighborhood Builders on Rhode Island’s housing crisis, Hasbro’s possible move and what’s next
Rhode Island’s housing crisis is a tough nut to crack. Even though hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated to promote new housing, progress has been slow and the cost of housing keeps ...
The Richest Places In Rhode Island, Based On The Latest Census Data
The No. 1 richest city in Rhode Island in this ranking is Watch Hill, a CDP within the town of Westerly. Read on for the rest ...
Rhode Island's apple orchards are ready for picking. Here are 8 to visit in 2024
What to know: Located in Smithfield’s “Apple Valley,” Jaswell’s has been part of fall traditions since 1899. They offer ...
How Rhode Island’s charter schools succeeded where Minnesota’s failed
Rhode Island leads the nation in charter school performance. Advocates say adopting some of Rhode Island’s methods might help Minnesota’s struggling charter school system.