A seven-member Standing Charter Commission is now tasked to provide annual recommendations for changes and conduct at least three public hearings.

West Greenwich was originally part of East Greenwich. Smithfield was originally a single town that grew and broke into North ...

Newport String Project, a quartet of professional musicians, is holding open practice sessions every last Wednesday of each ...

One Rhode Island town placed in "The Best Small towns in the Northeast" and another was named one of the "Best Coastal Town in the U.S." for 2024. Newport named one of the 'Best Coastal Small Town ...

In fact, the very first hotel in Rhode Island opened in Newport almost 200 years ago ... for visitors who want to be close to the center of town. For those who prefer a quiet vacation, the ...

The MSC Meraviglia is both the largest cruise ship and the passenger ship with the highest capacity to hit Newport Harbor.

Newport Community Electricity customers can expect lower bills this summer, according to a press release from the City of Newport. The Newport Community Electricity program has set its new electricity ...

Newport is a walkable city thanks to the concentration of shops ... plan to bring a sturdy pair of walking shoes. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority offers trolley service to Newport's ...