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If you’re a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic book The Hobbit, or the film by the same name, you can picture one of these charming structures. Partially underground, these Hobbit Houses are built into hillsides with boulders. Signature characteristics include…
Union officials announced Tuesday that almost 700 resident physicians and fellows ratified their first contract with Rhode Island Hospital. The contract includes pay increases, better retirement benefits and other improvements for the early career doctors working at Rhode Island’s largest hospital…
(WJAR) — The leader of Rhode Island's Training School juvenile lock-up is on paid leave and is the subject of an ethics investigation. State officials would not disclose Tuesday why Larome Myrick is on leave. A union complaint alleging Myrick did…
In its seventh year, the annual research collaboration continues to examine the convergence of biodesign and biomimicry, advanced art and design practices, and the future of mobility across the globe In the 2026–27 Regeneration Studio, faculty and students explore the theme…
By Jonmaesha Beltran / ecoRI News staff PROVIDENCE — For more than a decade, South Providence and Washington Park residents and environmental advocates have pressed officials to address health and environmental concerns surrounding the Port of Providence. Over those years, two mayors…
Councilors say they want better preparation this year on issues like an inventory of snow removal equipment and plans for the homeless community. Two women are suing Gaetz in federal court for alleged sex trafficking. But they claim no force,…
Divert acquired two anaerobic digestion facilities late last month. Anaergia announced the facility sale on Oct. 1, but hadn't disclosed the buyer. Divert previously declined to comment. The Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility sale was confirmed via a message shared with customers…
Potato salad is relatively by-the-books, but if you find yourself with overdone taters, turn to Emeril Lagasse to repurpose those for an awesome fix. Armenian culture marks major events such as birth and death with a special period of 40 days,…
As far back as grade school, Jennifer Walker was sure she'd become a teacher. Then, her experiences at Providence's Classical High School super-charged her ambition with a passion to become a two-way bilingual teacher. Bilingual education uses the same curriculum…
The United Football League unveiled the league’s newest team, the Rhode Island Breakers, who are set to begin play in Spring 2027, on Sunday. The team, whose name pays homage to spring football history and the United States Football League team…