As trade flourished, the necessity for a light to guide ships into Narragansett Bay grew, leading to the construction of the state's first lighthouse. Constructed in 1749 on the southernmost tip of ...

With hundreds staying outside in life-threatening conditions, Rhode Island needs to scale up shelter capacity. But it’s ...

The number of new U.S. Coast Guard cutters destined to call Naval Station Newport home has doubled, Rhode Island’s U.S. Sen.

A pivotal moment in music history—and now a major motion picture—has closer connections to Rhode Island than you might think.

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Newport-based Audrain Hospitality is expanding with the acquisition of a hotel and another restaurant.

The best time to visit Newport is between March and May and from September to November. In May (the end of the spring season) and September (the start of the autumn season), mild temperatures and ...

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Newport-based Audrain Hospitality is expanding with the acquisition of a hotel and another restaurant. Caleb & Broad on Broadway is the latest Newport business to join ...

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – It looked for a moment like the University of Rhode Island men might be able to escape this latest slow start. The Rams surged to their first lead with 8:29 to play Wednesday ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the ... from the cost to build the opulent Gilded Age mansions it traces. This Newport walkway has various entry points, and a map is available online ...

RI's new housing secretary said in an interview the state should sell the newly acquired Charlesgate building, being used now ...

From therapy and crisis intervention to family support, these services are designed to make a impact on the lives of young ...