Rhode Island, Mass. members of Congress respond to Senate passage of Trump bill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act passed the United States Senate via a JD Vance tiebreaker vote just after noon Tuesday after a marathon session in Washington, D.C. The domestic cornerstone legislation of President Donald Trump’s …

Popular Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens temporary space after fire

31 Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island This July

FEATURED Courtesy of Go Providence LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: WaterFire Lightings ONGOING As the sun sets on the Creative Capital this summer, feel the warmth of the partial and full lightings, which feature flaming braziers from Waterplace Park all the way down …

A golfer’s guide to Rhode Island’s newest nine-hole course

My two takeaways are entirely selfish: 1) I love this course so much that I almost don’t want anyone else to know that it exists. I walked nine holes in less than 90 minutes. 2) I’m all for developing more housing, but I kind of wish they built 18 holes …

Where to see fireworks in Rhode Island this 4th of July

As June comes to an end, the country is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, and many towns in Rhode Island are preparing special fireworks shows, parades, concerts and more to celebrate the holiday. From the historic month-long celebration in …

Can you set off fireworks in Rhode Island? This is what the law says

According to the Office of the State Fire Marshall and the Rhode Island General Laws, only “ground and hand-held sparkling devices” are legal for use by those 16 and older. The general public is not allowed to sell, use or possess display or aerial …

Let Freedom Ring: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations in Rhode Island 2025

Firework schedule – * keep checking back as we add and modify due to weather, etc: Where to watch fireworks in RI and nearby Attleboro July 3rd – 9pm – Hayward Field – Laser Show & Fireworks Bellingham July 4th – 6pm – Bellingham High School – concert …

Red, White, and a Whole Lotta Blue – Buy Your Rhode Island State Beach Parking Pass Before the 4th

With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, Rhode Island’s beautiful state beaches are gearing up for a wave of visitors. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding beachgoers to grab their 2025 state beach …

Rhode Island Weather Forecast for July 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Showers roll through overnight into the early morning, and then a short break before the steadier rain comes through with a slowing cold front. Partly to mostly cloudy with gusty southwesterly winds driving hot and humid air …

An Artsy Visit To Providence, Rhode Island—‘The Creative Capital’

Gage Prentiss Edward Mitchell Bannister public sculpture in Providence, RI. Bannister Community Art Project. Providence considers itself “The Creative Capital.” “Capital” is straightforward enough as Rhode Island’s capital city. “Creative” requires more …