Thirteen Rhode Island towns have passed resolutions opposing a proposed state ban on assault weapons. The Supreme Court recently declined to hear challenges to similar bans in other states. Some towns ...

West Greenwich — 'verdant nature' with a 'cozy small-town vibe' Islands named West Greenwich as one of Rhode Island's best reflections of the state's delightful inland.

Well, Islands, a travel publication that started in 1981, says this spot in Rhode Island is the perfect place to front only the essential facts of life. "The town is practically a perfect ...

Some towns, most notably North Providence, see sharing municipal services as key to tax savings. A 2010 report found that Rhode Island was home to one municipal employee for every 118 residents.

RI BUSINESS In a small Rhode Island town, a big issue about the First Amendment Legal ads bring a lot of revenue to little local newspapers. What happens when local politicians pull them?

Rhode Island cities and towns, along with state agencies, spent over $562,000 on lobbyists in 2024 to advocate for their interests at the state level.

Protesters wave the Palestinian and Lebanese flags on the steps to the Rhode Island State House on March 17, 2025. Getty Images Buses pass by Providence City Hall on May 28, 2020.

See our complete Rhode Island U.S. House Election Results for all districts, including county-by-county maps and breakdowns: For more elections results from local Rhode Island election races, read ...

Having undergone a remarkable transformation over the past half-century, Providence has emerged as New England’s creative capital. Once an industrialized port town, the “Renaissance City ...

MAP: How every city and town voted in RI Dem primary for governor by: Eli Sherman. Posted: ... WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, ...

Have you ever wanted to take a break from your busy life and just rest along the beautiful New England countryside? Well, Islands, a travel publication that started in 1981, says this spot in ...