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Beach season is officially upon us! ☀️ 🏖️ 🌊 In the Ocean State, we're spoiled for choice — but our staff says there are 10 beaches that stand out above the rest: https://bit.ly/4fC0oCl
As New Englanders cope with other sports flops, we give thanks for the World Cup.
Fun fact: Sweet and Salty Farms in Little Compton has its very own cheese cave. But what is it, and how does it impact the environment?
This voting rights bill won't get a vote this week. Some say it's only a temporary setback.
At $15.2 billion, this could be Rhode Island's highest budget ever.
Put on your dancing shoes and your party hats! This weekend, beloved bar Nick-a-Nee's celebrates its 30th anniversary with a three-day musical festival.
🎵 Here's the story behind the music: https://bit.ly/4vHzBcs
New legislation, expected to pass, will open a "revival window" during which survivors of sexual abuse will be permitted to file lawsuits against institutions alleged to be responsible for enabling or covering up abuse — even if the statute of limitations has previously expired.
A new office of inspector general, increased taxes for millionaires, renewable energy goals and more. Take a look behind the curtain of Rhode Island's $15.2 billion budget.
The Ghanaian men's soccer team will stay in Providence and train at Bryant University ahead of the World Cup.
Even if you weren't able to score tickets to a match, there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate Ghanaian culture here in the Ocean State. 🇬🇭 ⚽
We didn't start the fire... Or did we? Nearly 18 months before the Boston Tea Party, a group of Rhode Islanders rowed out from Pawtuxet Village, boarded the British revenue schooner HMS Gaspee and left it burning in Narragansett Bay.
A daring nighttime raid in Narragansett Bay came before the Boston Tea Party and helped push the colonies toward a united response to Britain
A $15.2 billion budget approved by the House would raise taxes on millionaires, create a state inspector general’s office and preserve Rhode Island’s 2033 renewable energy target
A $15.2 billion budget approved by the House would raise taxes on millionaires, create a state inspector general’s office and preserve Rhode Island’s 2033 renewable energy target
As the Red Sox struggle and the Patriots stir drama, World Cup matches and fan events offer Rhode Island and Massachusetts a welcome summer distraction
Supporters say Rhode Island needs its own voter protections as federal safeguards weaken. Top lawmakers say the bill needs more work and will have to wait until 2027
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With Ghana’s World Cup team set to arrive Friday, local organizers are planning celebrations that blend soccer, culture, food, music and community pride
