By Steve Klamkin The Newport Folk Festival observed its 65th anniversary with the 2026 edition; leaving folk and alternative rock fans thrilled with musical favorites along with some new artists. Sold out within minutes of tickets going on sale, the Festival’s three days, July 24-26 was packed with music, culminating in what’s become a tradition […]Read More
by Steve Klamkin The 72nd Newport Jazz Festival, held July 31 to August 2 brought a mix of artists, to Fort Adams State Park, ranging from headliners Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Jon Batiste and Kamasi Washington to up-and-coming performers like Mei Semones, Mohini Dey, and bands made up of young, Rhode Island – based players. […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The 25th Annual Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival will take place Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, at Festival Pier in Pawtucket, RI. The event is free to attend though donations are being accepted at the gate to support the future of the festival. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — With just four weeks left until the Democratic Gubernatorial primary, analysts continue to agree: Governor McKee’s winning performance in the first debate of the cycle comes alongside real momentum. On Ocean State Media’s A Lively Experiment, Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan and National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party Sue Cienki agreed that the Governor […]Read More
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of a major renovation designed to strengthen the recreation center as a community resource PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Congressman Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner, Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris of Ward 11, family of Davey Lopes, Director of Recreation Sean Holley and community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completed renovation of the Davey Lopes Recreation Center. […]Read More
Fifth Round of Funding Supports Municipal Partnerships to Provide High-Quality Out-of-School Learning Programs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced the recipients of the fifth round of Learn365RI grants, awarding $1.629 million to communities across the state to expand access to high-quality afterschool, summer, and out-of-school learning opportunities for Rhode […]Read More
“[P]etitioners’ attempt to overwrite Congress’s legislative choices under a novel presumption in favor of preemption would undermine longstanding congressional practice and constitutional principles.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) today led 90 members of Congress in submitting […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa announced that the state’s pension fund generated a 14.02% investment return for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, significantly outperforming its 7% actuarial assumed rate of return. The Employee’s Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) ended the fiscal year with an all-time high of $13.5 billion […]Read More
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