Despite Rhode Island’s history as the birthplace of religious liberty ... The Royal Charter of 1663 established a colony where no one would be “molested, punished, disquieted, or called in question” ...

PROVIDENCE — The city of Providence is in a financial jam that city leaders say could result in major cuts to services or tax ...

Boston Globe Rhode Island reporter Steph Machado joined Kim Kalunian on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to share the outcome of a case ...

Senator Jack Reed will join Governor Dan McKee at Rhode Island College today to celebrate the installation of the school’s ...

While pan-fried corn cakes are enjoyed in many parts of the world, the Rhode Island johnnycake traces its roots to Native Americans in the region.

You can dine in an old stagecoach stop at this restaurant on one of the oldest post roads in the U.S. Luckily, the food has ...

R.I. Foundation President and CEO David Cicilline joined 12 News at 4 to talk about the $550,000 being awarded to two dozen animal welfare organizations in the Ocean State.

Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Nov. 10, supported by your subscriptions. PROVIDENCE – The governor, along with the mayor of Rhode Island's largest ...

A 98-year-old World War II veteran was presented with a diploma from a Rhode Island high school in a special ceremony.

KINGSTON, R.I. -- — Malik Grant rushed for three second-half touchdowns and Wesley Neal Jr. blocked a field-goal attempt on the game's final play as Rhode Island rallied to beat Albany 20-17 on ...

Rhode Island state tax is high where property taxes are concerned. The higher-than-average tax rate and home values (compared to other states) can drive up tax bills. However, the sales tax rate ...

In addition to voting in the presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, voters in Rhode Island will cast ballots for the state’s two congressional districts.