Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Small-State Advantage Meets a Big Infrastructure Bill
The state's compact geography has long simplified coordination, but the cost of modernizing shared systems is testing that advantage.
Jun 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Harbor Archive
Every report from every corner of the Ocean State — 70 total reports and counting.
Beauty & Wellness • Warwick
Consumer Complaints Prompt Closer Look at Beauty Service Contracts
State consumer protection officials say complaints about long-term membership contracts at some wellness businesses have increased.
Jun 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Food & Culture • Providence
Providence Arts Community Finds New Space in Former Industrial Buildings
Artists and small cultural organizations are converting former mill and warehouse space into studios and gallery space.
Jun 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Portsmouth
Portsmouth Considers Regional Approach to School Consolidation
Declining enrollment has prompted discussion of shared services with neighboring Newport County districts.
Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Opinion • Narragansett
The Coastline Is Infrastructure. We Should Fund It Like Infrastructure.
Treating shoreline resilience as a tourism amenity rather than critical infrastructure undersells what's actually at stake.
Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Economy Brief: Rhode Island Job Growth Concentrates in Healthcare and Logistics
State labor data shows the steadiest job gains this year coming from healthcare systems and warehousing operations near major highways.
Jun 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Arts & Culture • Providence
Local Museums Expand Community Access Programs
Rhode Island museums are expanding free-admission days and school partnerships to broaden their visitor base.
Jun 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Politics • Narragansett
Coastal Communities Ask State for Clearer Rules on Shoreline Development
Local officials say inconsistent guidance on setback requirements is complicating rebuilding after storm damage.
Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Environment • South Kingstown
Volunteers Track Horseshoe Crab Populations Along South County Beaches
A long-running citizen-science survey is helping researchers understand horseshoe crab spawning trends along Rhode Island's shoreline.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Rhode Island
A Statewide Look at Rhode Island's Changing Local Economies
From Blackstone Valley manufacturing to Newport's service economy, the state's local economies are diverging in ways that shape policy debates.
Jun 2, 2026 · 1 min read
Sports • Woonsocket
Community Athletics Programs Fill Gaps Left by School Budget Cuts
Local recreation leagues are stepping in as some school districts trim athletics offerings amid tight budgets.
Jun 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Technology • South Kingstown
A Small State's Approach to Broadband Access in Rural South County
State officials say remaining broadband gaps in South County are nearly closed after a multi-year infrastructure push.
May 30, 2026 · 1 min read