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Looking for hot summer concerts in and around Rhode Island? Check out our list.
There’s something about music in the summertime that just hits differently, even if you’re not outside or wearing puka shells and board shorts. It’s a lazier, more laid-back time of year, and the Rhode Island music scene delivers that vibe. Of course, if you’re a fan of music festivals, you can choose from multi-day, multi-stage events featuring jazz, classical, folk and roots performers from around the world.
Rhode Island lawmakers approve bill to ban “captive hunting” operations
Lawmakers have approved legislation that would let Rhode Island join the more than half of states with a full or partial ban on “captive hunting” — a hunt that occurs within a structure designed to restrict the free movement of animals and prevent them from escaping. The...
Juneteenth RI Festival Returns with Expanded Celebrations
The much-anticipated Juneteenth RI festival, which has drawn thousands of attendees in previous years, is back with even more opportunities to honor African American liberation, accomplishments, and contributions. This year’s festivities, focusing on education, effective communication, inner strength, and endurance, are already underway. Leading up to the 6th annual...
Thrive with RI Pride this weekend at PrideFest & the Illuminated Night Parade!
This morning on The Rhode Show, we welcomed the Chair & Commissioner of the Providence Tourism Council and Co-founder of Illuminated Night Parade Alexis Gorriarán, and the President of Rhode Island Pride Rodney Davis. They gave us a sneak peek into this year’s PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade....
Casino gambling, felonies and nursing homes: These issues saw action in the legislature Tuesday
PROVIDENCE − With a push to adjourn this year's legislative session on Thursday, the State House action is now moving quickly. The push started Tuesday afternoon with Gov. Dan McKee signing into law the long-sought reform of Rhode Island's Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, which governs how police misconduct allegations are...
Killingly budget vote held on Tuesday for second time: Here are the results
The Town of Killingly’s budget for fiscal 2025 passed on the second try at the referendum on Tuesday. Both the general government and education budgets failed to pass at the referendum on May 14. The general government budget in the amount of $23,918,246 passed with 668 “Yes” votes and...
Get ready to embrace summer in RI
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. The official start of summer is close. My kids countdown to the last day of school has been in single digits for a couple of days now. Shorts have become the go-to and I may have even stuck my feet in the water already.
Here's where you can find Fourth of July fireworks shows and parades in RI
Many of Rhode Island's cities and towns are planning fireworks shows to celebrate Independence Day in 2023. Many of the events include music and food. Of course, Bristol throws a huge nationally recognized celebration, many communities around the Ocean State work hard to keep from being outdone. Whichever one you...
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