How did Rhode Island get its name? Here's how the state came to be

The state was named by European explorers.

Houzeo Elevates the Home Shopping Experience in Rhode Island with its New Cost of Living Calculator

This tool compares housing options, affordability, and lifestyle costs for buyers across Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE, RI, ...

When it comes to protecting Rhode Island’s shoreline, can plants do what concrete can’t?

University of Rhode Island assistant professor Che-Wei Chang will use a newly awarded US Science Foundation grant to study how plants can blunt coastal erosion ...

Tall Ships anchored RI's celebration of the US bicentennial in 1976

The 1976 celebration of USA's 200th anniversary included Tall Ships, the Independent Man, parades and a visit from the queen ...

These five elite courses are the best in Rhode Island, Golfweek says

Here are the five private golf courses that earned Rhode Island its highest placement from Golfweek. Newport (58c) — A ...
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Is TF Green America's #1 Airport? Here's where USA Today ranks the small airport

No need to travel all the way to Boston for a flight – one of the best small airports in the country is right here in Rhode Island, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The annual ...

Warwick was named the best place in Rhode Island to retire in 2026. Here's why

Are you excited to retire but can't figure out a good city or town to settle down in RI? Warwick might be your best choice.

Rhode Island leaders, RIDOT celebrate completion of the I-95 viaduct north project

Rhode Island leaders and local officials celebrated the completion of the I-95 Providence Viaduct Northbound Project on ...