Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Defeated

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island lost 1-0 at home to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [May 24]. Smith was named in the USL’s recent Team of the Week after guiding his side to back-to-back wins. A former Bermuda …

Movement to build a statue honoring Rhode Island running legend gains steam

WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — Several community members are working to build a statue honoring a renowned Rhode Island runner who won the Boston Marathon twice. Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, a runner of Narragansett Indian descent, won the Boston Marathon in …

Justice Department Secures Agreement to Provide Community-Based Services to Children with Disabilities in Rhode Island

The DOJ settlement agreement with the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services will pay $75,000 in damages and resolve alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The parents of a child with autism filed a complaint …

Rhode Island FC falls to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Rhode Island FC lost 1-0 to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at home, snapping their four-game unbeaten streak. Pittsburgh's Danny Griffin scored the winning goal off a corner-kick rebound in the 37th minute. Rhode Island FC's next match is against …

Algiere is confirmed to Rhode Island Board of Education seat

PROVIDENCE — Former state Sen. Dennis Algiere has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Rhode Island Board of Education. He was nominated by Gov. Dan McKee and his term is effective immediately. Algiere, executive vice president, chief …

Riverhounds beat Rhode Island FC for much-needed win

Captain Danny Griffin and goalkeeper Eric Dick combined to lead the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to a desperately needed victory Saturday afternoon. Griffin scored the game’s only goal late in the first half and Dick made five saves as the Riverhounds ended a …

Average hourly pay in Rhode Island: Here's what new 2025 data shows

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its total private average hourly earnings by state, along with the average weekly earnings and the average number of hours Americans work per week. On average, Rhode Islanders earn $36.01 per hour, according to the …

No. 2 George Mason Battles No. 1 Rhode Island in A-10 Championship

George Mason, ranked No. 2, faces top-seeded Rhode Island in the A-10 Baseball Championship today at noon at Capital One Park in Tysons, VA. The Patriots, with a season record of 40-20, aim to secure their third A-10 title, having won elimination games …

Is Dolores Catania Joining The Real Housewives of Rhode Island?

Dolores Catania’s future within the Actual Housewives universe could also be getting a change of surroundings. As The Actual Housewives of New Jersey stays on pause after a drama-filled season 14, experiences have surfaced claiming Catania, 54, can be …

Here's where to catch big bass and fluke in Rhode Island