Rhode Island accents became a source of stigma during the 1980s, prompting locals to take classes and work with coaches to deliberately soften their speech. Many Rhode Island natives under age 40 ...

Archival footage from the 1986 Constitutional Convention captures a wide range of Rhode Island accents at a time when they were common among all generations. Many of Rhode Island's present-day ...

(WJAR) — Holding the government accountable isn't always easy in Rhode Island. Red tape in the public records law often blocks reporters and the public from getting vital information, but there ...

A popular Rhode Island restaurant was destroyed in an early-morning fire Tuesday. Fire officials said the blaze broke out around 3:45 a.m. at Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road in South ...

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has ruled that Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone, who is also a licensed gun dealer, can participate in voting on the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025.

red bell pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs. Packed back into their shells and roasted, "stuffies" are a hearty way to enjoy quahogs and a staple of summer meals in Rhode Island. Mary-Frances Heck is ...

Neal is a graduate of Boston University. The Matunuck Oyster Bar, a well-known Rhode Island seafood restaurant that has been called one of the best oyster bars in the world, was destroyed in a ...

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A popular Rhode Island restaurant may be a total loss after an early-morning fire Tuesday. According to WJAR, the blaze broke out around 3:45 a.m. at Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road in South ...

You can cruise through Rhode Island in 45 minutes flat, but you might want to slow down — there's a lot to love packed into this fun-sized state. Despite its small stature and title as the ...