After lull, cost of coverage for cars could rise again
When the pandemic struck Rhode Island in 2020, and a stay-at-home order was issued, the highways and byways around the state and country became...
Another factor is making housing even more costly
Even homeowners who weren’t looking to buy in the red-hot housing market are digging deeper into their pockets lately.
One reason: rising insurance premiums. From...
R.I. online food platform tries adding a real-life store
When Matthew Tortora was searching for fresh, local ingredients as a chef at the now-defunct Fish restaurant in Jamestown, he became frustrated by the...
R.I.’s ban on happy hours questioned
After nearly three decades devoid of after-work drink specials, a push to legalize happy hour in Rhode Island is brewing again.
Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket,...
McKee proposes $12.8B budget that targets housing, COVID recovery
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released a $12.8 billion spending plan for next fiscal year that also seeks to commit over...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,918 with 9 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,918 on Wednesday with nine new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
R.I. extends proof of vaccination, masking mandate until Feb. 14
PROVIDENCE – A 30-day mandate for indoor masking or proof of vaccination at venues throughout Rhode Island will continue for another month, according to...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,701 with 15 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,701 on Tuesday with 15 new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
McKee: R.I. ‘resilient and full of opportunity’
PROVIDENCE – Standing before a masked audience at the Statehouse, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday struck a hopeful tone in promising to push...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,481, with 12 new deaths
PROVIDENCE - Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,481, with 12 new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday.
Hospitalizations of...

















