The Crescent Park carousel, originally steam-powered and gas-lit, was Looff's showroom, and it cemented Rhode Island's place ...

Rhode Island also has various elementary and high schools that were founded centuries ago. In a state with so much history, what schools are the oldest? And can you believe one of them is still in ...

In an exciting collaboration leading up to the 250th anniversary of the United States, Rhode Island Commerce –the official ...

As one of the thirteen original colonies, Rhode Island is home to many well-established ... Located in Newport, The Redwood Library and Athenaeum was founded in 1747, making it the first purpose ...

On its 100th anniversary, Rhode Island's state police force looks to the future in a 2020s era that shares some similarities with the 1920s.

Rhode Island's independent streak – it was the only state to reject ratification of the 18th Amendment banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol in 1920 – dates back to its 17th century ...

Tom Giordano, the founding executive director of the Partnership for Rhode Island, is leaving the nonprofit business group that includes most of the state’s top CEOs after eight years on the job.