Now that the state has a more robust testing system, Raimondo is asking anyone with symptoms to contact their healthcare provider and ask to be tested. She also urged primary care providers to ramp up their referrals for testing. more

Rhode Islanders are now being encouraged by the state to wear cloth-based face coverings in public, Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, said Friday at Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily briefing on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. more

This week, we're joined by Steve McAllister, who represents Ward 7 on the Warwick City Council and serves as executive director of the eastern region for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. more

Gov. Gina Raimondo debuted a new look, new format and new co-star in her Thursday coronavirus briefing, and she steered the hour-long session to a new audience — kids. more

Ninety-one new COVID-19 cases have brought the state’s total to 657, while two more people have died as a result of the virus. The latest figures were announced through a Thursday afternoon … more

The start of field work as part of the state-mandated statistical revaluation process has been delayed, Cranston Director of Administration Daniel Parrillo said Thursday. Field inspectors from … more

Editor’s note: This story was largely written prior to the postponement of a wide range of sporting events – including the EGSL’s planned starting date – in response to the … more

We are still in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, and unfortunately, there does not seem to be an end in sight. Of course, in the grand scheme of things there is . but for the next couple weeks, it looks like it will be more of the same. I am still more

Connecticut and Massachusetts made some decisions relating to fishing and COVID-19 last week to preserve fishing yet keep their State and the fishing community safe. Many feel that fishing (fresh or saltwater) is one activity that citizens might be able more

Times of crisis can often bring out the best in people. An individual's altruistic action for someone who needs it the most can get others through the day when they hear the story. It's the inspiration that grabs hold of us and makes us more

Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport's classically trained, uniquely accessible, contemporary ballet company and its professional school, The Newport Academy of Ballet (NAB), announces "e;CLIMB THE WALLS & DANCE!,"e; a new series of live-streamed and more

George Joseph Peters was employed by the U.S. Rubber Company in Providence when he enlisted to serve in the Second World War. The 19-year-old resided on Elmhurst Avenue in Cranston with his parents, Joseph and Angelina (Cabral), who had more