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Big Lots will reopen more than 70 stores on June 5. Any in RI? See list
After opening more than 130 locations in May, Big Lots is set to open more than 70 stores across the U.S. on June 5.
Here's the one big question facing each RI men's basketball team heading into next season
Key questions for each team include Brown finding its next star player, Bryant continuing its coaching success, Providence navigating a post-Bryce Hopkins era, and URI defining a successful season.
The familiar Rhode Island accent is fading away. What's behind the generational change?
The Rhode Island accent, as we know it, may be headed for extinction. While it’s still a reliable feature of the local landscape (“For the paahts depahtment, press 3”), a generational shift is ...
Can Portsmouth win the D-III boys volleyball title? After Wednesday, it's hard to say no
Portsmouth boys volleyball remains perfect against league foes. Here's why the Patriots are set for a deep playoff run.
The first theme park in RI opened almost 200 years ago. Here's its story
Today, the old grounds of Rhode Island's first theme park stand as Rocky Point State Park, a 120-acre park that offers hiking, fishing, biking, picnicking, birding and more. While the former amusement ...
Scam employed pop-up messages to swindle estimated $5M from seniors, say feds
The conspirators lied to about 300 senior citizens across the U.S., telling them to move money, federal prosecutors say.
'Unconscionable': Some Providence legislators balk at city's proposed tax hike.
Providence needs to fork over $15 million for the school department, and needs the General Assembly's permission to increase the tax levy by 7.5%.
Inspiring Minds is empowering students to succeed. Community support is a key player
Inspiring Minds, a Rhode Island nonprofit, focuses on empowering students through relationship building and culturally responsive education. Funding challenges persist, but Inspiring Minds continues ...
What makes the Rhode Island accent so distinctive? Here are some of the key elements
There's no strict recipe for the Rhode Island accent. But these are the ingredients that you're likely to find in the mix.
A field guide to the Rhode Island accent: Listen to notable examples, past and present
This 2024 video filmed for Rhode Island PBS captures the distinctive vowel sounds that show up in some local accents: "Talk" is pronounced "tawk," "ours" comes out as "ahhs," and "poor" sounds almost ...
Never underestimate the impact of volunteers to make a difference in RI: Commentary
It might be easy to underestimate small acts of service, but history and everyday life have shown us that consistent, genuine efforts lead to lasting impact. But never underestimate what your time can ...
One of the country's best summer travel destinations is in RI, per USA TODAY. Here's where
According to USA TODAY, Block Island is a beach lover's paradise: "A quintessential summer retreat, Block Island, Rhode Island, offers around 17 miles of unspoiled beaches, scenic bluffs, and historic ...