What began as Negro History Week — established by historian Carter G. Woodson in February 1926 — evolved into Black History ...

Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026 to return the state’s largest district to local control.

The enslavement of millions of Indigenous people in the Americas is a neglected chapter in U.S. history. Two projects aim to ...

From subs to seagliders to torpedoes electric-powered boats, RI companies are building a cleaner future on − and under − the ...

According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode Island’s General Assembly ordered every town to open public schools. While ...

The 54th annual Rogers High School Black History Month Assembly was held on Friday. Newport community figure Randy Butler, ...

The famous saying “the world is your oyster” was originally written by Shakespeare in 1602 to be spoken as “the world’s mine oyster” by one of his swash-buckling characters in his comedy The Merry ...

Ah, Providence, Rhode Island. A city where history whispers from every cobblestone and the aroma of delicious food wafts ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island is ready for Saturday night's expected snowfall, according to Gov. Dan McKee. McKee ...

RI Energy chief says company will continue to focus on customers and the delivery of safe, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.

Nestled in Forestdale, Rhode Island, The Village Haven isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a culinary time machine. This unassuming ...

Scouting America, Narragansett Council honored 11 dedicated volunteers at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The event celebrated the achievements and contributions of ...