News, Culture and Life from the Ocean State.
Every report from every corner of the Ocean State — 70 total reports and counting.
Beauty & Wellness • Pawtucket
Long-running neighborhood barbershops are adapting booking and payment practices while preserving their traditional character.
May 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Pawtucket
A husband-and-wife woodworking shop in a former mill building has grown from local commissions to shipping furniture nationwide.
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Westerly
A mix of new small businesses and streetscape improvements has begun filling long-vacant storefronts in downtown Westerly.
May 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Travel • Jamestown
Often overshadowed by neighboring Newport, Jamestown offers a quieter island visit with its own distinct character.
May 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Food & Culture • Providence
Weekly markets featuring Rhode Island farms and producers have expanded to several additional Providence neighborhoods.
May 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Environment • Jamestown
The island town is studying whether to reinforce, retreat from, or adapt sections of coastline facing accelerating erosion.
May 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Arts & Culture • Providence
Independent designers, illustrators and small creative studios are increasingly locating near one another in a loosely defined district.
May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Travel • Westerly
Several South County and Newport County beach access points are receiving modest infrastructure upgrades this season.
May 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Beauty & Wellness • Providence
A statewide consumer survey on salon and spa cleanliness prompted several local businesses to publish their sanitation protocols.
May 8, 2026 · 1 min read