Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this Thanksgiving Week in and around Newport and Rhode Island Monday, November 21 Things To Do 10 am to 4 pm: The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms dressed for the Holidays 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Road to Independence 1:30 pm: World Cup Viewing Party- USA v. […]
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Food bank says more Rhode Island families can’t afford food
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — There are more households in Rhode Island that cannot afford adequate food now than before the pandemic, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank said Monday. The food bank released its annual report on hunger to coincide with Thanksgiving week. The food bank report said that food insecurity is now three times […]
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Save up to 50% on select hotels during the 2nd Annual Rhode Island Hotel Month
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation – in partnership with six regional tourism bureaus and close to 20 hotels and resorts – is delighted to launch the state’s second annual Rhode Island Hotel Month. The sale period begins Black Friday, November 25, 2022, for stays January 1-31, 2023, in which both visitors and locals will be able to save up to […]
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Kenny Chesney returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 6
When Kenny Chesney wrapped his 2022 Here and Now Tour – playing to more than 1.3 million people and breaking personal records in many of the 21 NFL stadiums he played – the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar knew he wanted to create a touring experience to make 2023 every bit as special. Chesney returns to the […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Nov. 19 – 26)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates November 20 – 26, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge: There are currently no lane closures planned […]
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Rhode Island monkeypox weekly update
On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Since then, every state and Washington, D.C. has recorded cases of the virus, with the first death from monkeypox confirmed on August 30 in Texas. Though monkeypox is not a new disease—it was discovered in animals in 1958 and in humans in […]
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Biking and walking on the Pell Bridge?
Visitors to Crossing the Pell, a virtual reality (VR) installation, will have the unique opportunity to traverse the iconic Claiborne Pell Bridge on foot or on bicycle and drink in breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay. The experience is made possible by the visionary work of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Interior Architecture students and faculty […]
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Most commonly hunted migratory birds in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of the most commonly hunted migratory birds in Rhode Island using data from the Fish & Wildlife Service. Duck and goose species are ranked by the estimated 2021 hunting harvest in Rhode Island. You may also like: Colleges with the best ROI in Rhode Island Canva #16. Ross’ Goose (tie) 2021 […]
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Weekend Weather Forecast: Nov. 18 – 20
The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; NWS Forecast for: Newport RIIssued by: National Weather Service Norton, MALast Update: 3:07 pm EST Nov 18, 2022 Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind […]
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Rhode Island Lottery paid more than $388 million to the state’s General Fund during 2022 fiscal year
The Rhode Island Lottery paid $388.6 million to the state’s General Fund for the year ended June 30, 2022, representing the Lottery’s net income after payment of prize awards, commissions and operating expenses. Lottery revenue, including gaming activity at the Lottery’s two casinos, experienced a significant recovery during fiscal 2022 compared to 2021. The fiscal […]
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Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale will take place at Easton’s Beach on Dec. 3
There’s something meaningful about decorating the front door of your home for the holidays, and even more so when it’s benefitting those in our community without their own place to call home. Volunteers, donors, and businesses from across the state are pitching in to create one-of-a-kind wreaths again this year to sell at the Annual Lucy’s Hearth […]
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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CCRI receives grant to strengthen employer partnership(s) program with Delta Dental and connect learners with opportunity
Today, Strada Education Network selected the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to receive a grant through Strada’s Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge. Strada awarded this $400,000 grant as part of an effort to support innovative collaborations across the country between community colleges and employers in their region. CCRI also will participate in opportunities […]
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100 best TV shows of all time
Long before streaming allowed audiences to binge-watch whole series in a single weekend, there was primetime TV-watching bliss. Fan favorites such as “The West Wing” and “The Sopranos” kept fans glued to their sofas week after week and year after year to find out what would happen next. Some fans loved shows so much they […]
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Hospital and state leaders call on Rhode Islanders to seek medical care in the right placeÂ
With several respiratory viruses currently circulating in Rhode Island and with the holidays coming, State health officials and hospital leaders gathered today to again urge the public to only go to emergency departments for issues that require emergency care. Hospital emergency departments in Rhode Island are experiencing significant crowding and prolonged waiting times. At a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gas prices continue their descent from June’s $5 a gallon record with the midterm elections in the rearview mirror and holiday travel looming on the horizon. Demand rose and supply fell last week, but a gallon of gas still ticked down to $3.70 on average nationwide on Wednesday, November 16, according to AAA. Prices this […]
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Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (November 17-20)
With gift-giving season finally here, there will be lots of opportunities to shop locally. We’re highlighting a few events that feature local crafts and merchants along with a lot more happening around Rhode Island this weekend. Thursday: Don’t miss the opening reception tonight as WUN photographer Rick Farrell joins fellow photog Richard McCaffrey for their […]
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Providence man who trafficked fentanyl and possessed illegal gun with a large capacity magazine sentenced to serve 6 years in state prison
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve six years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to trafficking fentanyl and illegally possessing a handgun equipped with a large capacity magazine following his arrest by the Providence Police Department in February 2022. […]
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Providence, a 20-month-old Masai giraffe, arrives at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo today announced the arrival of Providence, a 20-month-old Masai giraffe. Coincidently, she comes from the Greenville Zoo, which had already named her Providence before learning that she would be moved to Providence’s Zoo. The Zoo was selected as a part of a breeding recommendation based on the Species Survival Plan […]
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Woonsocket man admits to participating in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
A Woonsocket man today admitted to a federal judge that he participated in a conspiracy that trafficked hundreds of grams of fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Nelson J. Davila, 28, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of […]
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Forensic genealogy leads to arrest in 1987 sex assault case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — DNA evidence left behind 35 years ago and the use of forensic genealogy has led to the arrest of an Indiana man on charges that he sexually assaulted two Rhode Island girls in 1987, authorities announced Wednesday. Frank Thies, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana, was arraigned Thursday in Rhode Island on […]
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The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event internationally—here’s how it stacks up to other US events
Despite being the most-watched sporting event globally, the FIFA Men’s World Cup doesn’t draw as many U.S. viewers as other sports competitions—but that could change at the end of 2022. After a drop in viewership during the 2018 Men’s World Cup, ratings are expected to rebound in 2022 since the U.S. will be part of […]
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Middletown moving forward to improve schools, say how will be answered quickly
The Town of Middletown issued the following press release on Wednesday night saying that their officials pledged to do what’s right and best for local students at a meeting Wednesday night, saying important decisions need to be made in coming weeks. Middletown moving forward to improve schools, How to be answered quickly It looks like […]
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Industries with the most workplace injuries in Rhode Island
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened in 1971, the state of workplace safety was extremely grim. In the 1960s, a staggering 14,000 workers died on the job every year. Without safety regulations or enforcement in place, workers were left largely unprotected from unsafe conditions, leading to high rates of injury and death. The […]
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List: Newport among 50 cozy towns to visit this winter
If it feels like all of your friends are heading off on tropical vacations this winter, consider heading down a different path with a visit to a quaint, cozy American town. Whether you’re interested in dog-sledding through the wilds of Wyoming or touring luxurious mansions along the coast of Rhode Island, Stacker rounded up a […]