When you think of Rhode Island, one of the first things that likely comes to mind is the ocean. After all, that’s our nickname: The Ocean State. State nicknames are one of the tried-and-true methods ...

As the smallest state, Rhode Island’s involvement in the Underground Railroad is often overlooked. When the freedom movement ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime traditions. Monday is Rhode Island’s 75th annual Victory Day, continuing ...

The state of Rhode Island is moving to change its official name — "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" — due to its connection to slavery. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed ...

Brown University is among a series of organizations that have supported the launch of Ocean State Labs, which aims to propel ...

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – More than 1,200 athletes from across Rhode Island will compete in the 2026 Special Olympics Rhode Island ...