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Rhode Island Energy estimates full restoration by Sunday

WJAR - Rhode Island ·

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Energy says a full restoration of power should occur by Sunday. That is the estimation the Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett gave NBC 10 on Friday morning. He says the company has about 100 crews working in the...

Rhode Island man arrested on rioting charges after April 'street takeover' in Conn. town

WLNE - Rhode Island · July 4, 2025

An unknown subject throws a traffic cone at a police cruiser during a street takeover in Ansonia, Conn. on April 26, 2025. (Ansonia Police Department Facebook)ANSONIA, Conn. (WLNE) — A 21-year-old Rhode Island man was arrested after an...

Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July Party Era Was a Pop Culture Masterpiece, and I Miss It

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Taylor Swift was, for years, known for her celebrity-studded Independence Day parties But in recent years, she's been more private on social media, leaving the rest of us to ruminate on what the pop star might be up to on the Fourth...

Pregnant Olivia Culpo, Khloe Kardashian & More Celebrate 4th of July

E! News - California · July 4, 2025

For Meghan's part, she shared how to put together the perfect Fourth of July spread with the help of her As Ever jam. The Duchess of Sussex—who shares kids Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 3, with Prince Harry—shared a video July 4 putting together a...

Barrington celebrates the state's first 'floodable' park

East Bay RI - Rhode Island ·

The Town of Barrington and community partners celebrated the revitalization of Walker Farm on last weekend. The celebration featured a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new viewing platform, followed by music and complimentary refreshments....

Rhode Island food and wine scene heats up

Providence Business News - Rhode Island · July 4, 2025

Summer began with a big week in hospitality here in Rhode Island, as the the “Oscars of the food world,” the James Beard Foundation Awards, were handed out on June 16 in Chicago. It has almost come to be expected that we have a winner from Rhode...

4 firework shows to see on July 4 in Rhode Island

Newport Daily News - Rhode Island ·

Happy 4th of July! While many Rhode Island towns set off their firework shows early this year, there are a few places you can go if you want to see a professional firework shows on the 4th of July. And they promise to be spectacular, particularly...

Evolution enters Rhode Island market through new partnership with Bally’s

Gambling Insider ·

The deal marks Evolution’s presence in all seven US states offering online casino gaming and includes exclusive live dealer Blackjack tables for Bally’s in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Evolution launches slot games in...

Rhode Island man arrested in Connecticut for his involvement in street takeover

WTIC-TV - Connecticut · July 4, 2025

The Ansonia Police Department arrested Matthew Kinney, 21, of Rhode Island, on Monday for his involvement in the street takeover that occurred in the city in April. ANSONIA, Conn. — A fourth arrest has been made in connection to a street takeover...

Business Beat: Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-in-State Bank by Forbes, 7th Year

RI News Today - Rhode Island · July 4, 2025

Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank by Forbes for Seventh Year Washington Trust has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has appeared on the...

NBC 10 I-Team: Rhode Island's housing crisis forcing more pets into shelters

WJAR - Rhode Island ·

(WJAR) — Rhode Island's housing crisis is now driving another dilemma—an increase in surrendered and abandoned pets. Animal shelters statewide are grappling with the issue as unclaimed strays are released from their homes or even left inside after...

Planning to retire soon? 10 states that are the best and 10 that are the worst

AL.com - Alabama · July 4, 2025

For those leaving the workforce, the choice of where to retire can impact future comfort, with factors like cost of living, tax rates, access to quality medical care, and worthwhile activities to consider before making the move. In a recent study,...

From New York to Michigan: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 2 quiz

ESPN United Kingdom ·

As the "SportsCenter" quest to visit all 50 states in 50 days rolls on, so does our quest to test your state-specific knowledge. Editor's Picks This week, SC's American tour will spend July 4 in New York at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating...

Will Taylor Swift celebrate the 4th of July in Rhode Island this year?

Newport Daily News - Rhode Island ·

As Rhode Islanders get ready for Fourth of July weekend, the same questions are on everyone's mind – where and when to catch a fireworks show, how to attend the Bristol parade and whether or not Rhode Island's favorite celebrity homeowner Taylor...

Rhode Island health officials recommend closing swimming area due to high bacteria

Ocean State Today - Rhode Island · July 3, 2025

Terrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment Terrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest...

In Rhode Island, women-led ventures are redefining adventure and innovation – Part 2

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island · July 3, 2025

Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-part Series featuring the voices and origin stories of a few Adventure and Experience Women Entrepreneurs who are making Rhode Island even more fun and exciting for both residents and visitors alike. In WUN “Women Business...

Townies pitcher is the undisputed ace of Rhode Island

East Bay RI - Rhode Island ·

By Ethan Hartley If you were forced to come up with a single word to sum up the 2025 campaign that senior Townies pitcher Dylan Annicelli just put together, there’s really only one choice in the dictionary. Dominate. And while you might not...

Trump aims to slash funds that preserve the nation’s rich architectural and cultural history

New Hampshire Bulletin · July 4, 2025

But historic preservation efforts in the U.S. did get a mention — and they might as well be skinned to the bone. Trump has proposed to slash funding for the federal Historic Preservation Fund to only $11 million, which is $158 million less than...

Weather cancels some fireworks shows in RI. See list

Newport Daily News - Rhode Island ·

This story has been updated with more information about the weather and what shows are cancelled. Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) one day early with firework shows on July 3....

Vote for Rhode Island's top boys high school multisport athlete

Newport Daily News - Rhode Island ·

Three-sport high school athletes aren't extinct but they certainly are on the endangered species list. There was an era when every school’s best athletes played a sport in every season. Now, with their parents being brainwashed by AAU and club...