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Rain begins in Rhode Island with heavy downpours expected, bringing potential for flash flooding
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (333+ words) PROVIDENCE " From triple-digit heat to heavy rain, Rhode Island weather is set to show quite a range. An unusually strong and slow-moving weather system is expected to bring as much as six inches of rain to Rhode Island on Monday,…...
Will RI buck national trends in the 2026 election? A ballot breakdown
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (1609+ words) National political trends are visible in the 2026 Rhode Island election ballot " which will be finalized by the middle of this month " but in many ways Rhode Island is going its own way. A young, nattily-clad Democratic socialist is primarying a…...
What celebs own homes in RI? Taylor Swift is one.
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (698+ words) While Newport's sumptuous Gilded Age mansions might be the most famous of Rhode Island's residences, celebrity homes rank among the state's most impressive. The most notable is Taylor Swift's waterfront mansion in Westerly, which has recently made headlines due to…...
Smallpox, food shortages and war shaped everyday RI life in 1776
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (111+ words) This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Providence Journal is taking a look at how everyday life played out in Rhode Island in 1776 against a backdrop of extraordinary, .. . Smallpox, food shortages and war shaped everyday RI life in…...
Brand new: Murmur Hi Fi Lounge serves up music and drinks in Providence
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (59+ words) Murmur Hi Fi Lounge has opened in Providence, offering a listening experience inspired by Japanese jazz kissas. The lounge features vintage hi-fi equipment, a large vinyl collection, and a space. .. Brand new: Murmur Hi Fi Lounge serves up music and…...
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION to Be Presented by RISE at Assembly Theater in Rhode Island
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (215+ words) Directed by Danielle Pennacchia, the folk opera runs at Harrisville's Assembly Theater with music direction by Arianna Jordan. Get all the top news & discounts for Rhode Island & beyond. Rhode Island Stage Ensemble's all-youth RISE TEEN company will present Hadestown: Teen…...
What celebs own homes in RI? Taylor Swift is one. - AOL
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (722+ words) While Newport's sumptuous Gilded Age mansions might be the most famous of Rhode Island's residences, celebrity homes rank among the state's most impressive. The most notable is Taylor Swift's waterfront mansion in Westerly, which has recently made headlines due to…...
Massive great white feasts on dead whale off Rhode Island as second shark circles nearby
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (423+ words) It takes a pretty big draw to attract a great white shark, but a dead whale certainly qualifies. Marine researchers got an unusually clear look at a massive great white as it fed on a whale carcass off Rhode Island,…...
Rhode Island bill proposing limits to grocery self-checkout kiosks draws social media buzz
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (129+ words) by ARC Seattle Staff SEATTLE " A proposal in Rhode Island that would limit the number of self-checkout kiosks in grocery stores is drawing attention on social media. Supporters say the bill is aimed at protecting cashier jobs and improving a…...
Where to watch July 4 fireworks in Rhode Island: Full 2026 guide
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (1065+ words) It's the start of July, which means firework shows are about to be set off all over Rhode Island as the Fourth of July and the250th anniversary of the country's independence is celebrated. From historical parades to family-friendly festivals to outdoor…...