The oldest town in Rhode Island is not what you would think
Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making it nearly 400 years old. According to the National Parks Service ...
Rhode Island's State Shellfish Is the Secret Ingredient for Clear Clam Chowder
Quahog is a shortening of poquauhock, which is what the Narragansett tribe called the valuable mollusk. The Rhode Island ...
You can't get there from here: 9 RI places that don't really exist
These nine places are familiar to most Rhode Islanders, but you may not find them on a map because mapmakers say they're ...
The Richest Places In Rhode Island, Based On The Latest Census Data
The No. 1 richest city in Rhode Island in this ranking is Watch Hill, a CDP within the town of Westerly. Read on for the rest ...
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While Working As A Lighthouse Keeper In Rhode Island, She Saved The Lives Of 18 People, Becoming Known As The Bravest Woman In America
Once known as the bravest woman in America, Ida Lewis held an important job as a lighthouse keeper and rescued many people ...
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What is Victory Day and why is Rhode Island the only state that observes it?
Rhode Island beaches could be more crowded than usual Monday, thanks to millions of brave Americans who fought in World War II. On Monday, Aug. 12, the Ocean State observes Victory Day ...
College students, welcome to RI. Now, get to know these Rhody quirks to feel at home
Our most God-like idol wears a loincloth. He’s 11 feet tall, an icon at the State House. His name – “The Independent Man” – ...
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Will toy giant Hasbro move its headquarters to Boston? Here's what we know
The toy company responsible for Monopoly, Play-Doh and My Little Pony might be shipping up to Boston. Hasbro, one of the ...
Once a boathouse, this historic Newport home just sold for nearly $10 million
PROVIDENCE — An early 1900s boathouse-turned-residence designed by famed architect Irving Gill with sweeping waterfront views ...
Bob Mann, defense attorney known for working on notorious cases, has died
Bob Mann, a criminal defense attorney known for defending some of Rhode Island's most notorious criminals, has died on Monday ...
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Rhode Island football's A.J. Peña is the CAA Defensive Player of the Week; what he did
A.J. Peña is an award winner and the University of Rhode Island is receiving votes entering this week as it prepares for its football road trip to Long Island. Peña was named the Defensive ...