In a time of divisiveness, the reading of General George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Touro Synagogue brought solace to the capacity crowd who came to honor the 78th annual ...

The Block Island Ferry has canceled service, and Newport has closed Easton's Beach, as Rhode Island begins to feel the impact ...

Guilty” – of being a viral embarrassment. And in some quarters, fair or not, there’s a larger political verdict.

In a report released Aug. 20, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council found that state ... Political Scene explores the terrain From raking seaweed to working at Dunkin' Donuts, RI politicians ...

That includes the death of a passenger aboard a Pilgrim Airlines DeHavilland Twin Otter aircraft that landed on the frozen ...

Ruth Adele Ann Nolan Dunn of Newport and Middletown, RI passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Clare Nursing Home in Newport. The family is deeply grateful to ...

The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits. Each week, a ...

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued advisories to ...

The unemployment rates in cities such as Fall River and New Bedford have ticked up as more people are looking for work than ...

Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died. He was 88. According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, ...

Rhode Island is experiencing a surge in film production, with several major projects filming in the state. Debate continues regarding the tax credit's cap, with some arguing for its removal while ...

Trying to plan a trip that's all about relaxation? A hotel in Rhode Island has one of the best spas to relax at in the country, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. A Forbes ...