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ESPN SportsCenter to broadcast live from International Tennis Hall of Fame

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

Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame will serve as the backdrop for a national television spotlight next week as ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter makes a stop in the City by the Sea as part of its ambitious “50 States in 50 Days” summer...

Driving on: The best states in US to own an electric vehicle

Digital Journal · July 2, 2025

An Xpeng G6 electric car at the opening of their second flagship store in Hong Kong on March 21, 2025 - Copyright AFP Annabelle Gordon Massachusetts is the best state to own an EV car, offering the most charging ports and EV stations, according to...

RI schools ready to implement ban on cell phones this fall

The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island ·

While smartphones are forever getting smarter, school districts in South County agree that they don’t help their students learn. This week, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed a bill (2025-S 0771A, 2025-H 5598A) that fully prohibits access to...

The Narragansett People Are Reclaiming Their Culture—One Season at a Time

AOL ·

cmart7327/Getty Images The Narragansett Towers in Narragansett, Rhode Island. "Lost Cultures: Living Legacies," Season 2, Episode 5 In this week’s podcast episode of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies, we explore the history of the Indigenous...

100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M, Exceeds Goal, Again, for Rhode Islanders

RI News Today - Rhode Island · June 30, 2025

Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity...

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WTOP - District Columbia · July 5, 2025

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The top sports stories for the week ending June 28

Providence Journal - Rhode Island ·

◘With the completion of the spring high school sports season, all eyes can now turn to the summer sports, especially golf. To get things started, we republished several very popular golf stories from last year by Eric Rueb. The first was his story...

House keeps R.I. a one sportsbook state, for now

Providence Business News - Rhode Island · July 2, 2025

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will remain a one-sportsbook state for now after legislation stalled in the House, though its sponsor says that is likely to change once the state’s exclusive deal ends next year. The Senate passed its version of the bill...

'Dirty Myrtle' is now the hottest US metro for seniors

FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona ·

Visitors pack the shoreline in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — a beach town once known for spring breakers, now booming as a retirement destination. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) Once known for its loud biker rallies and budget party scene, Myrtle...

Obituary: Robert Hurley

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island · July 5, 2025

Robert Joseph Hurley, 95, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Portsmouth, RI died peacefully on June 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, MA on November 17, 1929, He was the son of the late Warren and Elizabeth (Cushing) Hurley. Bob...

Morning Notes: Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park July 12-13

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island · July 5, 2025

Good morning, Newport! Today is Saturday, July 5, the 186th day of 2025. There are 179 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport Kite Festival is set to return to Brenton Point State Park next weekend, July 12-13, bringing spectacular...

Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases in Q1

Ocean State Today - Rhode Island · June 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $471,237, a 0.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.Rhode Island's average VA loan amount...

Washington Bridge a Rhode Island fiasco; glory days of radio

Newport Daily News - Rhode Island ·

The Bridge is officially a Rhode Island fiasco In keeping with a rich history of bridge replacements in Rhode Island, the Washington Bridge has officially become a shining example of how things are done (or not done) in Rhode Island. Consider the...

“Best day ever”: Olivia Culpo and NFL star Christian McCaffrey’s fairytale anniversary turns into baby bliss

The Times of India ·

NFL's golden couple just hit a new milestone (Image credits: Instagram/X) Marking one year since their elegant Rhode Island wedding, Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey commemorated their first anniversary with a touching reflection on love,...

On housing, our lawmakers are doing right for Rhode IslandersH. Philip West Jr.

Newport Daily News - Rhode Island ·

H. Philip West Jr. Rhode Island has faced a severe housing shortage, ranking last in housing permits per capita between 2017 and 2023. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has led efforts to address the housing crisis through legislative action and...

Hope You're Not Feeling Too Sexy, Because It's National Graham Cracker Day!

Wonkette - Michigan · July 5, 2025

Happy Weekend! Today is National Graham Cracker Day, and if you know anything about graham crackers, it is probably that — much like Kellogg’s Corn Flakes — they were invented for the purpose of preventing masturbation. Sylvester Graham was a...

Rhode Island targets Taylor Swift with new tax bill — days after human remains found near her mansion where she hopes to raise family with Travis Kelce

The Times of India ·

Rhode Island 'Taylor Swift Tax' (Getty Images) Just as Taylor Swift was preparing to turn her $17 million Watch Hill mansion into a dream family home with Travis Kelce, Rhode Island lawmakers are considering introducing a new tax bill that could...

"Best day ever": Christian McCaffrey's wife Olivia Culpo shares unseen wedding clips on 1st marriage anniversary [WATCH]

Sportskeeda · June 30, 2025

On Sunday, it turned a year since Christian McCaffrey and his wife Olivia Culpo's Rhode Island wedding. Culpo shared an Instagram reel featuring unseen clips from her wedding day. The reel started with unseen clips in which McCaffrey and Culpo are...

Seth Magaziner voices concerns over recent legislation impacting middle class

Kent County Times - Rhode Island · July 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner representing Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner representing Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Congressman Seth...

15 Best Places to Travel in July: World's Enchanting Havens

Tempo.co · July 1, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The best places to travel in July are always discoverable at every bend of the world. From sun-soaked beaches and awe-inspiring European mountain escapes to the cultural treasures scattered across Asia, these stunning...