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Warwick was named the best place in Rhode Island to retire in 2026. Here's why
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (359+ words) Do you want to retire but can't bear to depart from your Rhode Island family? Then U.S. News & World Report may have some good news for you, as they just named Warwick, Rhode Island the best place to retire in the…...
Providence Friars at Marquette Golden Eagles odds, picks and predictions
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (374+ words) The Providence Friars (9-9, 2-5 Big East) visit the Marquette Golden Eagles (6-13, 1-7) Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set for 6 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA basketball odds around the Providence vs. Marquette…...
2026 is likely to be a roller-coaster year for RI politics. Here's why
1+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) Will Gov. Dan McKee keep his job amid the Washington Bridge mess? Can the GOP win one of the offices up for grabs? Here's what the pundits say. 2026 is likely to be a roller-coaster year for RI politics. Here's why…...
Which RI state employees made the most money in 2025?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (393+ words) University of Rhode Island men's basketball coach'Ryan "Archie" Miller'was once again the highest-earning state employee of the year in 2025, marking his third year at the top and among familiar faces. A list of the state's top 200 earners provided by the…...
The Hayden Foundation Highlights a Year of Community Investment Across Rhode Island
2+ week, 5+ day ago (412+ words) Nearly $1 million awarded in 2025 to support education, workforce development, and animal welfare initiatives statewide CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " Now that 2025 has come to a close, the Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island is reflecting on another year of…...
RI had plenty of quirky 2025 moments. Mark Patinkin says these stand out.
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (796+ words) The assignment was to recall things in 2025 reflecting Rhode Island's amusing and quirky sides. I think we have no choice but to begin with sharks. It is an aspiration of news people to one day have the chance to deploy…...
Can RI police mute body camera footage? It comes down to 'should' and 'shall"
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (88+ words) Muting of body camera video in Providence is "consistent problem" says executive director of oversight entity. Can RI police mute body camera footage? It comes down to 'should' and 'shall' Obviously, the police officer is talking something over. The visual…...
How much do RI hospital charge for procedures? How we analyzed the data
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1327+ words) Hospitals across Rhode Island are required by federal and state law to post their medical pricing data, including the negotiated prices for procedures by insurer, to their websites in a "consumer-friendly" format." Hospital pricing transparency is supposed to empower patients…...
How can I get a low-number license plate? Ask the RI DMV
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (157+ words) A: Below are the Governor's Preferred plates and the registrations that are available in each plate type. This is where the low-numbered plates come from, and every Rhode Island resident is eligible to put in a request for one. This information,…...
The surprising 'Gilmore Girls' connection to RI, and to The Providence Journal
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) In season seven, the character Rory Gilmore interviews for and receives a job offer from The Providence Journal. A new documentary, "Searching for Stars Hollow," will feature interviews with cast and ... The surprising 'Gilmore Girls' connection to RI, and to…...