Rhode Island displays Declaration of Independence copies during special holiday hours

Celia Blue Chief of Staff at Rhode Island Department of Transportation | Official WebsiteCelia Blue Chief of Staff at Rhode Island Department of Transportation | Official Website The Rhode Island State Archives will open on July 4 for special...

Rhode Island health department advises closing pond due to bacteria

Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti, Jr. The Director of RIDOT | Rhode Island Department of Transportation The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has advised the closure of the...

Rhode Island Weather Forecast for July 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Showers roll through overnight into the early morning, and then a short break before the steadier rain comes through with a slowing cold front. Partly to mostly cloudy with gusty southwesterly winds driving hot and...

Artists are attracted to this Rhode Island river for its beauty CHRONICLE

Rhode Island's Narrow River has long attracted artists for its beauty With different habitats and landscapes, artist Pati Sylvia has yet to run out of new sceneries to paint NO SURPRISE THAT THE NARROW RIVER HAS LONG ATTRACTED ARTISTS. IT HAS SO...

McKee: RI Energy issues 'unacceptable' after July 4 power outages

Severe storms on July 3rd caused widespread power outages in Rhode Island, affecting tens of thousands of residents. Rhode Island Energy's outage map malfunctioned, failing to accurately reflect the extent of the power outages. Governor Dan McKee...

Summer fun lines Rhode Island's Narrow River CHRONICLE

Along Rhode Island's Narrow River, activities are plentiful Whether you're a history fanatic, a seafood lover, or a sports fan, the south coast of Rhode Island boasts activities of all kinds SETTLER HISTORY ARE EVERYWHERE ALONG THE NARROW RIVER AT...

A sweet landmark in southern Rhode Island CHRONICLE

This donut shop is a landmark in southern Rhode Island Since 1968, Allie's Donuts has been feeding locals and visitors hand-cut donuts LEGENDARY DONUTS. ON AN EARLY WEEKDAY MORNING, WE COULDN’T RESIST A LITTLE DETOUR TO NORTH KINGSTOWN AND A QUICK...

Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens after fire under temporary tent

Restaurants While the original restaurant space of Matunuck Oyster Bar faces a lengthy rebuilding period, the restaurant owner has since reopened the eatery under a temporary tent space. AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi More than a month after a...

Local tourism slumps under Trump, highlights of the 2025 RI legislative session, and more

In the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session, lawmakers passed a major gun law and numerous bills tackling housing and healthcare. We’ll look into what legislators achieved and failed to get done, as well as what to expect in 2026. Also,...

Popular Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens temporary space after fire

A popular seafood spot in Rhode Island has reopened in a temporary space after a fire destroyed the restaurant last month. Matunuck Oyster Bar was gutted by flames at the end of May and left more than 300 employees out of work. But on Monday,...

In Rhode Island, police shooting of mentally disabled man holding a toy gun raises questions

Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Scott Fontes, one of the witnesses who was taken into custody as he and another man screamed for the officer not to...

Officials remind the public to avoid downed power lines

(WJAR) — With Thursday’s storm causing widespread damage across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, officials are urging the public to use caution, especially around downed power lines. The Cranston Police Department sent out a warning to avoid power...

Bright and beautiful holiday weekend forecast following storm cleanup

A powerful round of severe weather tore through Southern New England last night, leaving a swath of damage through the heart of Rhode Island and Bristol County Massachusetts. As of 10AM this morning, power outages remain over 57,000 across our...

Divided celebrations mark historic July Fourth amid protests and record travel

Americans celebrated US Independence Day on July 4, 2025, marking 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Traditional festivities included parades like America's oldest in Bristol, Rhode Island (running since 1785),...

Rhode Island State Archives to display Declaration of Independence during special holiday hours

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island’s three copies of the Declaration of...

31 Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island This July

FEATURED Courtesy of Go Providence LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: WaterFire Lightings ONGOING As the sun sets on the Creative Capital this summer, feel the warmth of the partial and full lightings, which feature flaming braziers from Waterplace Park all the...

Rhode Island prepares for busy Fourth of July weekend at state beaches

Terrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest EnvironmentTerrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest...

Rhode Island Strengthens Laws to Protect Public Shoreline Access

Rhode Island lawmakers are drawing a hard line at the water’s edge. A pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Victoria Gu, Rep. Terri Cortvriend, and Rep. Kathleen Fogarty aimed at protecting the public’s right to access the state’s shoreline were signed...

A golfer’s guide to Rhode Island’s newest nine-hole course

My two takeaways are entirely selfish: 1) I love this course so much that I almost don’t want anyone else to know that it exists. I walked nine holes in less than 90 minutes. 2) I’m all for developing more housing, but I kind of wish they built 18...

Popular Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens temporary space after fire