Newport, and Rhode Island in general, have deep connections to some of the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age, including ...

Thomas Tew, the “Rhode Island Pirate,” was a descendant of one of Newport’s original settlers and retired there for some time before perishing on the high seas. Tew’s contemporary ...

Thomas Tew, the “Rhode Island Pirate,” was a descendant of one of Newport’s original settlers and retired there for some time before perishing on the high seas. Tew’s contemporary “King ...

Mission owners' new restaurant brings 'approachable fine dining' to Newport. See where Explosion at Providence home captured on video Rhode Island FC's home opener has arrived in Pawtucket ...

Locally, Rhode Island has a high number of Christians as well as members of the Catholic Church. Here's a look at the state's religious demographic breakdown. According to the latest Religious ...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority responded to the National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation to assess the Newport Pell Bridge after the deadly Baltimore ...

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island’s longest-serving legislator at nearly 44 years and its Senate president since 2017, died Monday, his office said. He was 76. Ruggerio, a Democrat, died at Fatima ...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — When Rhode Island FC takes the field for their home opener in early May, they’ll be doing so at Centreville Bank Stadium. The club announced Tuesday that Centreville ...

A Rhode Island man will spend two decades in prison for producing and intending to distribute tens of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills disguised as pain medication, the Justice Department announced.

Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence, Providence) passed away Monday morning after a monthslong battle against cancer. He was 76 years old. Ruggerio, a 41-year veteran ...

Newport, Rhode Island blends seaside elegance with deep American history. Whether you’re visiting for the mansions, sailing, or seafood, these 10 tips will help you plan smarter, avoid tourist ...

Thousands also demonstrated in separate protests in Concord, N.H., and Portsmouth, N.H. Providence’s rally was organized by Indivisible Rhode Island, Climate Action RI, The Womxn Project ...