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Forget landmarks, these everyday items define Rhode Island
2+ day, 28+ min ago (91+ words) 🌭🚲🍺 What truly defines Rhode Island? Mark Patinkin swaps landmarks for local icons, from New York System wieners to Block Island mopeds and ‘Gansett cans. Forget landmarks, these everyday items define Rhode Island We’re in an era of data-driven state and…...
Watch tonight’s RI Attorney General Democratic Primary Debate
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (35+ words) On Tuesday night, the four Democratic candidates for Rhode Island attorney general will spar in a live, televised debate hosted by 12 News. Kayla Fish shares more details. Learn more: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/watch-ri-attorney-general-democratic-primary-debate-aug-2026/...
High price of fire trucks doesn't pass Providence chief's 'sniff test"
1+ day, 54+ min ago (101+ words) The inflation that concerns many consumers in 2026 doesn't explain the steep prices that Providence has paid for its fire trucks lately. High price of fire trucks doesn't pass Providence chief's 'sniff test' The Providence Fire Department needed an additional pumper…...
RI will see a partial solar eclipse Wednesday. When to look, coverage - AOL
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (472+ words) Whether you saw the last partial solar eclipse visible from Rhode Island back in 2025 or not, you may have the chance to catch another partial solar eclipse this year. There's a partial solar eclipse coming tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, that will…...
Food or rent? More RI families face impossible choices | Exclusive
1+ day, 26+ min ago (932+ words) Make rent or eat healthy? That is a choice many Rhode Islanders are having to make lately as a perfect storm of inflation, supply shortages and federal food aid cuts is buffeting them, forcing them to decide between eating nutritious…...
Vertikal6 Named to Providence Business News' 2026 Fastest Growing Companies List
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (142+ words) Recognition in the $15 million–$50 million Revenue Category Reflects Continued Growth in Managed Services, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation and CMMC Readiness PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vertikal6, a leading provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, software development, and digital marketing…...
Remember these lost Rhode Island roller coasters and parks? - AOL
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (414+ words) Rhode Island has no roller coasters now, but it used to. For many Ocean State natives, Rocky Point Amusement Park and her steel coasters come to mind first, as the park was shuttered only a few decades ago. However, it…...
Ribbon cutting for renovated Davey Lopes Recreation Center in Providence
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (42+ words) The project features an updated computer lab, new multi-purpose rooms, an upgraded HVAC system and new sprinkler systems among other enhancements. The project features an updated computer lab, new multi-purpose rooms, an upgraded HVAC system and new sprinkler systems among…...
WaterFire brings Brown and Providence together for a night of remembrance and gratitude
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1129+ words) With crackling fires illuminating downtown Providence, Brown honored the first responders, neighbors, businesses and community partners who supported the campus through the aftermath of Dec. 13, 2025. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — When tragedy struck Brown University’s campus on Dec. 13, 2025, light came in many…...