2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (722+ words) While Newport's sumptuous Gilded Age mansions might be the most famous of Rhode Island's residences, celebrity homes rank among the state's most impressive. The most notable is Taylor Swift's waterfront mansion in Westerly, which has recently made headlines due to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (231+ words) Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth's temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about. 14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total. Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Rhode Island since 1895 using…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (252+ words) After Gov. Gina Raimondo's administration took over Providence Public Schools in 2019, state education leaders set 43 benchmarks they said would measure whether the intervention was succeeding. Seven years later, as Gov. Dan Mc Kee returns control of the district to the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (710+ words) Elegant mansions, a famous cliffside walk, and beautiful beaches have made this Rhode Island coastal destination a favorite summer escape for generations. Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the Union, but it's big on natural beauty and nostalgic…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (398+ words) On the 10-year anniversary of Rhode Island's controversial truck toll program, the long-dormant system is stirring. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has chosen a company " Quarterhill " to run the back-office and collections work for the tolls. And since a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (617+ words) The Middle of Nowhere Diner in Exeter, Rhode Island, offers a cozy retro atmosphere and a menu full of classic New England diner food, including all-day breakfast and comfort food. Some days, we just feel like sitting down in a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (370+ words) Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Providence, nearby cities, and nationwide,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (306+ words) Fred Zilian is set to return to the Tiverton Public Library to present a talk on Rhode Island's role in the American Revolution, according to a community announcement. The lecture is scheduled for 6: 30 p. m. June 30 at the library, 34 Roosevelt Ave. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (168+ words) The 2024 real median household income in the United States was $83, 730, statistically unchanged from the 2023 estimate of $82, 690, according to the U. S. Census Bureau. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Rhode Island using data from the U. S. Census Bureau. Counties are…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (159+ words) Organisers of the first official Ross-on-Wye Pride event in Herefordshire said they have been "overwhelmed and thrilled" by the support. The event started at noon on Saturday with a march from the. .. Pride Fest to celebrate 50 years in Rhode Island…...