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The rain went away so the games could be played. Here's what happened in HS sports Wednesday.
Forecasted rain never showed up, allowing for a full day of high school sports around Rhode Island. Here's recaps, scores and ...
East Providence and Moses Brown battle in classic pitchers' duel; which team prevailed?
East Providence starter Dylan Annicelli edges Moses Brown's Will Haggerty, 1-0, in Division I game that lasted only 85 minutes ...
U.S. News & World Report ranked most underrated spots in America. One is in Rhode Island
The top underrated travel destination in the U.S. according to U.S. News and World Report is St. Simons Island in Georgia. Here are the top ten best underrated travel destinations on the list: ...
It's not summer in RI without frozen lemonade. Here's your guide on where to get it.
Frozen lemonade is a popular treat in Rhode Island, with a history dating back to the 19th century. Del's Lemonade, which got its start in a cave in Naples, Italy, in 1840, is a prominent frozen ...
Opinion
Creatively supporting access to education supports a path to a better life: Commentary
The efforts of Providence Promise and the culture they’re working to create among students in our capital city are worthy of everyone’s attention.
RIers can't compete with out-of-state home buyers. Why building more is the only way out.
Experts say that building more homes – including luxury homes that the average Rhode Islander can afford – will make it easier for locals to compete with out-of-state buyers. Other suggested ways to ...
A brighter future is in sight for children. How Providence Promise does it
The mission of Providence (PVD) Promise is to promote high educational aspirations and more equitable opportunities for Providence public and charter school students by advocating for college savings ...
Centreville Bank Stadium aims to draw more than just soccer fans. What RIFC officials say
Besides Rhode Island FC games, Centreville Bank has been the site of professional rugby and could host concerts and other sporting events ...
Westerly was ready for the challenge of D-II girls lacrosse. Now it might win a title.
After winning the program's first title last spring, the team moved to D-II and was just hoping to compete. The Bulldogs ...
Where are out-of-state home buyers coming from, and what brings them to Rhode Island?
Home buyers from Massachusetts often find Rhode Island to be a more affordable option, but people from Connecticut can't say the same.
'It's scary': Can Narragansett schools keep good grades with falling enrollment, housing crunch?
After growing for decades as a beach town, Narragansett is facing the headwinds of declining birth rates and a shortage of affordable housing.
Out-of-state buyers snap up nearly half of RI homes over $1 million. Where they're going
Out-of-state buyers only purchase about a quarter of single-family homes and condos in Rhode Island, but account for nearly half of sales over $1 million.