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Here’s What a COVID-19 Test Looks Like in RI

by Ken Abrams April 4, 2020April 4, 2020

Newport City Council to host a workshop on its Transportation Master Plan

The meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2023, at 5:30 pm.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Christmas in July in RI: Legislation introduced that would create an annual sales tax holiday

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Middletown Town Council awards school architect contract

The Town Council takes a major step towards a special election this fall on a proposed $190 million new middle-high school Monday night.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

URI to host Adjutant General’s Cup Hockey Tournament at Boss Arena

Annual game between R.I. Army and Air National Guard will benefit Vet Center

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

What’s Up Interview: Christian Dryden of The Ritualists, playing Askew March 31

NYC-based band playing PVD for first time

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ will open tour at PPAC in 2024

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will be the 23rd national tour to open at the Providence Performing Arts Center since 2008.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Sen. Ujifusa introduces
bills to lower prescription drug costs

Senator Ujifusa, (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol) is taking aim at the high cost of prescription drugs

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Dont’a Hightower retires from NFL after decade with Patriots

Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

2023 Newport Classical Music Festival will present twenty-six concerts from July 4 – 23

Performances by Kelli O’Hara, Hélène Grimaud, Anthony McGill, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, The Knights, Simone Dinnerstein, Cantus, Aizuri String Quartet, Hermitage Piano Trio, and many more

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Tom Hanks named Harvard’s 2023 commencement speaker

Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard’s commencement on May 25, the Ivy League university announced Tuesday.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Paul Newman’s camp for sick kids rises from the ashes

Two years after a fire devastated Paul Newman’s camp for seriously ill children, the rebuilt camp center is opening.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

How gas prices have changed in the Providence Metro area in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Providence using data from AAA.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

The Ocean Race: Close together, far from home

The Ocean Race fleet is still racing close together as they approach the most isolated place on the planet

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Counties where the most people work from home in Rhode Island

ClickUp compiled a list of counties with the most employees working from home in Rhode Island using Census Bureau data.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Obituary: Anthony James McCallum Cooper

August 10, 1961 – March 13, 2023

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band add a second Gillette Stadium Show

Springsteen will perform at Gillette Stadium on August 24 & 26.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Obituary: Horace William Ethier

August 31, 1931 – March 12, 2023

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Linda Villarosa, Deborah Cohen among Lukas prize winners

Established in 1998, the project is managed by the Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard and is named for the late author and investigative journalist.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

What’s Up This Week: March 20 – 26

Dar Williams live at The JPT, Aquidneck 10K, Mark Erelli concert, Easter Bunny visits Shops at Long Wharf, Dancing at 40 Steps, and more!

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Adoptable Dog of the Week: Paco

“Paco is what we call a trip! He’s a super funny doggo. He’s always in happy mode, and he’s eager to show you how happy he is to be with you”

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Comic – Sour Grapes: Pale

Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

What Sold: 14 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (March 13- 17)

Here’s a look at what homes changes hands last week in Newport County.

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino accepts job at St. John’s

Rick Pitino is set to become the new men’s basketball coach at St. John’s, according to a person familiar with the agreement.

March 20, 2023March 21, 2023

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