State lawmakers are slated to vote Wednesday on a bill that would make changes to Rhode Island’s so-called “8-Law” that ...

Matunuck Oyster Bar fundraisers » PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — State lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow the Matunuck Oyster Bar to open back up on a limited basis. The ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Payday lending reform is currently on track to clear the R.I. General Assembly, which would lower the interest rate that lenders are allowed to charge borrowers.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — June 18, 2025 — The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to ...

Tonight's show will recognize more than 300 Providence Journal first-team All-State athletes, and award Player of the Year ...

The Friars will host the University of Rhode Island and Brown at Amica Mutual Pavilion in early December to close the 11-game ...

Naiker is new to the James Beard Awards, as this is his first nomination, and it landed him in the finals for the Emerging ...

PROVIDENCE − The company born in Rhode Island as GTECH that has effectively run the state lottery under the name ...

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved an assault weapon bill that left both gun-rights advocates and some gun-safety supporters feeling disappointed. The bill, an amended ...

House Corporations Committee rejects attempt to ban sale of hemp-derived THC beverage Lawmakers ask the Cannabis Control Commission to establish rules and regulations for THC-infused beverages ...

Franchina prevailed in a lawsuit against the city, saying she was discriminated against and harassed because of her gender and sexuality.