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RI's Latino and immigrant communities can help drive solutions. How Progreso Latino helps
The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits. Each week, a ...
Grab your paddle: A guide to free pickleball courts in Rhode Island
Pickleball was invented 60 years ago by Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington State, and his friend Bill Bell, a ...
RI recognizes Victory Day in August. Everything to know about the 2025 holiday,
On Monday, August 11, the Ocean State will observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan on Aug. 14, 1945. Recognized in Rhode Island since 1948, Victory Day is ...
Embracing community and connection, WaterFire Providence opens its 2025 summer exhibition
WaterFire Providence launched its 2025 summer exhibition "Growing the NetWorks" on July 10 at the WaterFire Arts Center.
Rhode Island is in the grips of a hunger wave. How it got to this point.
Rhode Island is in the grips of a hunger wave, and with federal cuts coming to food assistance programs, the state’s food ...
Rhode Island revamps homeless services, ends hotel use as shelters
New regional access points will be established to help people find available shelter beds in-person and access other ...
Get your first look at the trailer for RI-shot James L. Brooks movie 'Ella McCay'
The trailer introduces the main characters of the movie about an idealistic, rising young politician and shows off familiar ...
Neronha, foundation open applications to fund dental care for Providence children
Attorney General Peter Neronha and the Rhode Island Foundation have announced millions in grant awards to help improve dental ...
Meet Rhode Island's top high school athletes of the past 25 years
August is here, which means the 2025-26 high school sports season is just a few short weeks away. Football teams will be taking the field for practice beginning on Aug. 14, with soccer, field hockey, ...