Rhode Island food and wine scene heats up

Summer began with a big week in hospitality here in Rhode Island, as the the “Oscars of the food world,” the James Beard Foundation Awards, were handed out on June 16 in ­Chicago. It has almost come to be expected that we have a winner from Rhode Island. …

Business Beat: Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-in-State Bank by Forbes, 7th Year

Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank by Forbes for Seventh Year  Washington Trust has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has appeared on the list, and …

NBC 10 I-Team: Rhode Island's housing crisis forcing more pets into shelters

(WJAR) — Rhode Island's housing crisis is now driving another dilemma—an increase in surrendered and abandoned pets. Animal shelters statewide are grappling with the issue as unclaimed strays are released from their homes or even left inside after …

Rhode Island man arrested in Connecticut for his involvement in street takeover

The Ansonia Police Department arrested Matthew Kinney, 21, of Rhode Island, on Monday for his involvement in the street takeover that occurred in the city in April. ANSONIA, Conn. — A fourth arrest has been made in connection to a street takeover that …

Will Taylor Swift celebrate the 4th of July in Rhode Island this year?

As Rhode Islanders get ready for Fourth of July weekend, the same questions are on everyone's mind – where and when to catch a fireworks show, how to attend the Bristol parade and whether or not Rhode Island's favorite celebrity homeowner Taylor …

In Rhode Island, women-led ventures are redefining adventure and innovation – Part 2 

Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-part Series featuring the voices and origin stories of a few Adventure and Experience Women Entrepreneurs who are making Rhode Island even more fun and exciting for both residents and visitors alike. In WUN “Women Business Owner …

Townies pitcher is the undisputed ace of Rhode Island

By Ethan Hartley If you were forced to come up with a single word to sum up the 2025 campaign that senior Townies pitcher Dylan Annicelli just put together, there’s really only one choice in the dictionary. Dominate. And while you might not immediately …

Rhode Island May Have Found a Backdoor to Ban Your Guns

Rhode Island, a state that has largely been spared from high-profile gun violence, has passed a unique form of an 'assault weapons' ban. It does not prevent the possession of an 'assault weapon' but the sale, manufacturing, and distribution …

Vote for Rhode Island's top boys high school multisport athlete

Three-sport high school athletes aren't extinct but they certainly are on the endangered species list. There was an era when every school’s best athletes played a sport in every season. Now, with their parents being brainwashed by AAU and club coaches, …

Rhode Island pharmacy benefit manager suit moved to federal court