The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into a Rhode Island school district to determine whether its student loan forgiveness program for teachers discriminates against White ...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island State Senate passed legislation to offer universal prekindergarten to 3- and 4-year-olds for free. The bill now heads to the House for final approval. Supporters of the ...

It's a chance for Rhode Island to shine as one of the original 13 colonies, but some worry the Ocean State isn’t doing enough. “We are a small state, there’s no reason we have to think small ...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island FC is set to face the New England Revolution in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. The match will be held at the new Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket at 7: ...

Rhode Island has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. But that doesn't mean tragedies don't touch the Ocean State. Longtime residents may ...

Four Rhode Island teenagers are accused of attacking a group of adults who asked them to be quiet during a screening of “A Minecraft Movie” late Tuesday night, authorities said. The incident ...

While Rhode Island has voted reliably blue in presidential elections for over thirty years, the state is typically seen as more moderate than its northeastern neighbors with voters caring more ...

Advocates see room to improve shoreline access in Rhode Island, and are backing three bills in the General Assembly this year. Here's the breakdown of what changes might be in store: Bills ...

With the help of state agencies, community groups, and passionate Rhode Islanders, Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee have launched the Litter-Free Rhode Island program to address ...

Popovic most recently worked as executive director of the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island. He’s also been associate dean of development at the University of Rhode Island Foundation’s college of ...