The briny bivalves were a part of many colonial meals, and today, Rhode Island's distinct variety of top-notch oysters have put the Ocean State on the map. Roughly two dozen oyster farms pepper ...

The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation and 47 other state agencies are set to receive their part of an $80 ...

Taylor Swift is celebrating becoming a billionaire by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island mansion. Contractors are planning on building an addition onto the pop star’s oceanfront home in ...

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PROVIDENCE - New Year's Day ushers in a raft of new state laws, and the final step in a years-long march to a $15-an-hour minimum wage for Rhode Island. Some of these laws were debated and passed ...

Make sure to line up any necessary ingredients or spirits now — most stores in Rhode Island close on Christmas Day. But even with the best laid plans, an unexpected necessity can come up at the ...

Some rates use different ages or coverage limits. Travelers has the cheapest rates for most people in Rhode Island, but Amica is the best choice for people who value great customer service. While ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Amica and Chubb are among the best home insurance companies in Rhode Island. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take ...

One standout is the South Walney Nature Reserve, famous for its thriving grey seal colony. Around 500 seals rest on the island, visible at low tide or via a live seal cam. For those who prefer ...

According to some rumors around the internet, Bravo has been scouting for and possibly filming the pilot of a brand new Real Housewives series, set in Cranston, Rhode Island. According to WJAR ...