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1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (930+ words) A renowned actor, sports figures from the playing field and boardroom and tech executives behind some of the Internet advances we have grown to take for granted are among the luminaries who will give commencement speeches and receive honorary degrees…...

11+ hour, 31+ min ago  (837+ words) The last time Bravo launched a new "Real Housewives" franchise was four years ago in Dubai, a show that featured a lavish locale and an entertaining ensemble cast. So, NBCUniversal knew that the next city to debut would have to…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago  (231+ words) The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game: 24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5 Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (631+ words) Providence needed more than just'change'at the top of its men's basketball program entering this offseason.'Last year's'roster was built for a philosophy and style that just went 27-38 over two seasons and missed the NCAA Tournament in three'straight.' "We're'going to put…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (799+ words) The wood-grilled pizza that made Rhode Island famous has been ousted from The Journal's Best Pizza in Rhode Island voting bracket in Round 2. So, too, have two long-time local favorites. The voting ended a minute before midnight on March 13. Left…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1294+ words) To really understand Rhode Island pizza, let's start with what it isn't. It's not your average triangular slice, hot out of the oven, weighed down with stretchy mozzarella (or any cheese at all, for that matter). Rhode Island pizza skips…...

15+ hour, 59+ min ago  (259+ words) (WPRI) " The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed that a case of the measles has been identified in Rhode Island. According to the health department, there hasn't been a confirmed case of the measles in Rhode Island since January…...

20+ hour, 33+ min ago  (368+ words) Lots of regions have their own signature style of pizza. New York, Chicago, New Haven, Detroit, and even South Shore bar pizza from Massachusetts. And there's the pizza strip " divisive and distinctly Rhode Island. Because a pizza strip, also called…...

20+ hour, 5+ min ago  (697+ words) I've long thought bike paths are among Rhode Island's premier attractions, up there with the beaches, the mansions and the bay. We like to knock government, but credit where it's due, the state has done an amazing job building out…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (301+ words) Villanova and Providence each recently showed that they can hang with the big boys of the Big East. After both teams nearly defeated No. 2 UConn within the last week, the Wildcats and visiting Friars square off Friday. Due to a…...