The following was written by Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. This story was originally published on ...

From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, Black artists have made significant contributions to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few ...

Rhode Island lawmakers are tackling a range of issues with new bills introduced this week, covering gun control, consumer ...

The Newport Folk Festival is starting to unveil its 2025 lineup, with Jeff Tweedy, Mt. Joy, and Waxahatchee among the first ...

Newport County is bracing for a mixed bag of winter weather this weekend. The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and a High Wind Watch for the area.

Kino Lilly Jr. scored 17 points as Brown beat Princeton 70-56 on Friday night. Lilly shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bears (11 ...

The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) is planning lane closures on two local bridges for the week of February ...

The University of Rhode Island is hosting a community workshop on sustainable design solutions for Mackerel Cove Beach and Sheffield Cove waterfront in Jamestown. The event, set for February 20, 2025, ...

The Newport Folk Festival is starting to reveal its 2025 lineup, with Jeff Tweedy, Mt. Joy, and Waxahatchee among the first performers announced. On February 6, organizers shared that Tweedy will ...

Rep. Alex Finkelman (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) asked the Rhode Island House of Representatives to adjourn their ...

A tragic car accident on Lake Road in Tiverton has claimed the life of a local woman. Jennifer M. Sylvia, 52, died after her 2014 Subaru Impreza crashed into a tree and caught fire Wednesday night.

Several Newport County towns are rolling out parking bans this weekend as winter weather moves in. Middletown, Tiverton, and Portsmouth have all announced temporary parking restrictions ahead of ...