Environment • Narragansett
Narragansett Bay's Eelgrass Recovery Offers a Rare Environmental Win
Decades of water-quality improvement work are showing measurable results in the Bay's underwater plant life.
Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min read
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Every report from every corner of the Ocean State — 70 total reports and counting.
Politics • Providence
General Assembly Weighs Coastal Resilience Funding Ahead of Fall Session
Lawmakers are debating how much of the state's infrastructure bond should be directed toward flood mitigation in low-lying communities.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Small Size Is Becoming Its Biggest Planning Advantage
State and regional planners argue that Rhode Island's compact geography allows for coordination other states can't easily achieve.
Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Pawtucket
Blackstone Valley Manufacturers Adapt to a Tighter Labor Market
Legacy manufacturers in Pawtucket and Woonsocket are investing in automation and training as retirements outpace new hires.
Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Beauty & Wellness • Cranston
Rhode Island Salons Navigate New Sanitation Standards
State licensing officials have clarified sanitation requirements for nail and hair salons following consumer complaints.
Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Politics • Providence
Governor's Office Outlines Workforce Development Priorities for the Year Ahead
New initiatives aim to connect Rhode Island workers with growing sectors including healthcare, design and marine trades.
Jul 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Food & Culture • Providence
A New Generation of Fishermen Supplies Providence's Seafood Restaurants Directly
A small cooperative of Rhode Island fishermen is selling directly to restaurants, cutting out traditional wholesale distribution.
Jul 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • East Providence
East Providence Neighborhoods Debate the Future of the Waterfront
Residents are split over how much of the city's former industrial waterfront should become public parkland versus mixed development.
Jul 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Rhode Island
Statewide Water Infrastructure Upgrades Move Forward After Years of Delay
Aging pipes and treatment systems across Rhode Island are finally seeing renewed investment, though officials say the work will take years.
Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Travel • Block Island
Block Island Ferry Schedule Changes Aim to Ease Summer Congestion
Adjusted ferry departure times are intended to spread visitor arrivals more evenly across the day.
Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Opinion • Providence
Housing Policy Should Follow Transit, Not the Other Way Around
If Rhode Island wants more housing near jobs, it needs to invest in the transit that makes that housing livable first.
Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Providence
Small Businesses Along Providence's Neighborhood Corridors Report Steady Recovery
Storefronts in Federal Hill, Elmwood and the West End describe a slow but steady return of foot traffic.
Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read