RI Foundation CEO David Cicilline to Receive Paul W. Crowley Award
The Rhode Island School Superintendents’ Association (RISSA) will honor David N. Cicilline with its 17th annual Paul W. Crowley Award, recognizing decades of advocacy...
‘Sex and the City’ and ‘The Gilded Age’ Star Cynthia Nixon Coming to The Breakers April 26th
Award-winning actor Cynthia Nixon will headline a special conversation event at The Breakers on Sunday, April 26, as HBO’s The Gilded Age is currently...
Obituary: Mary Jane “MJ” Milici (2000-2026)
Mary Jane "MJ" Milici, 26, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, while holding the hands of her parents. Born...
32 Years Later, Kurt Cobain’s Legacy Lives On
On April 5, 1994, Kurt Cobain, the tortured genius behind Nirvana, died at the age of 27. Though his body wasn't discovered until three...
Newport Hospital to Keep Birthing Center Open, Launches Push for $4.9M in Annual Funding
NEWPORT, R.I. — Newport Hospital announced Friday that its Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center will remain open following a comprehensive review, an independent assessment...
Obituary: William Lawrence “Rusty” Leahy Jr. (1953-2026)
William Lawrence Leahy Jr., 73, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away following an extended illness on March 31, 2026.
Known to many...
Sardella’s Throwback Thursdays Return This April With 1980 Prices
A beloved Newport tradition is back. Sardella's Ristorante Italiano and Imbriglio’s Pizzeria will host five Throwback Thursday nights this April — April 2, 9, 16,...
New York, Rhode Island Rank High in Tax Burden as Florida Remains Among Lowest
As tax season arrives, a new analysis shows just how much where you live impacts how much you pay — and Rhode Island isn’t...
Obituary: Roger M. Dufour (1946-2026)
Roger M. Dufour, 79, of Portsmouth died peacefully on March 26, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband, father, and...
Ken Block Jumps Into RI Governor’s Race, Blasts ‘Dysfunction’ in State Government
Businessman and government watchdog Ken Block announced Thursday he is running for Rhode Island governor as an independent, adding a new dynamic to an...
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