Rhode Island Social Blog

The Regency Plaza has received a $14 million facelift.

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras (tuh-VEHR'-us) has announced new regulations designed to spur redevelopment of the former Interstate 195 corridor and downtown.

Rhode Island is receiving about $73,000 from a multistate settlement reached with Skechers USA, Inc. over allegations it made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes provided health benefits.

Rhode Island is giving state recognition to a replica sailing ship named after a naval hero.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano tells the graduates of the Coast Guard Academy that challenges await them, but they are ready.

One of the world's best known economists and the head of The Earth Institute will address students at Bryant University's commencement.

Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) says Rhode Island is doing “everything possible” to ensure that former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video gaming company remains solvent.

Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) says Rhode Island must do everything it can to ensure that former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video gaming company remains solvent.

One of Rhode Island's Most Wanted sex offenders has been caught.

A disbarred Rhode Island attorney has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a $1.1 million mortgage fraud scheme.