The RI Center for the Book promotes community and literacy by selecting one book annually for statewide reading programs. The organization supports the local economy by purchasing all its program ...

The Providence Friars men's team faces a critical season to rebound from a disappointing 12-20 record. The URI Rams men's team enters the season with a largely new roster, facing challenges in a ...

Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly recognized as a powerful educational platform, but the novelty effect–where users experience heightened engagement during initial interactions with new ...

Rhode Island ended the last fiscal year with a $250 million surplus, around $20 million more than expected, but will still head into the next budget cycle with a projected deficit of around $300 ...

ENTREPRENEURS participate in the “Calamari Tank” pitch contest during Rhode Island Startup Week, which was held in September. The pitch contest is a staple of the event. / COURTESY ANNETTE TONTI ...

Kevin L. Smith, a native of Rochester (NY), has been covering high school sports for over a decade. He started out as a freelance sports writer in 2013. Since then, he’s held sports writer and editor ...

Crossroads Rhode Island opened the apartments on Summer Street Friday. It is the largest apartment development of its kind in New England. Each apartment includes a kitchen, living area and bathroom.

Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" talks a lot about Swift's journey in the spotlight, but unfortunately, there is no behind-the-scenes look at the showgirl's downtime at her ...

GLOCESTER, R.I. (WPRI) — A local dentist played an important role in saving a peregrine falcon that was recently injured after hitting the side of Rhode Island Hospital. “I got a call from [the Rhode ...

EVERETT — Law enforcement arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with arson at two adult novelty shops over the course of two hours on Wednesday in Snohomish County. Around 7:44 p.m. Wednesday, the ...