6 Must-Do Activities in Providence, Rhode Island This Autumn

Let your imagination soar in the “Creative Capital” of America. Founded in 1636, Providence, Rhode Island, is a New England city known for its thriving arts community, numerous museums, fantastic restaurants and seasonal events beloved by locals...

Travel fatigue, a trip to the ER and back to the party, as a family shares good times and bad

In May 2022, my wife Belinda and I flew from our home in Cuenca, Ecuador to San Francisco, California, for our nephew Matthew Reardon’s wedding. “Belinda, it’s great we’re gonna see Joe! It’s been four years.” I reminded her as we settled into our...

New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island Football Watch Guide: What To Know

Week 6 of the NCAA FCS D1 schedule is upon us. As fan gear up for all of the action on Oct. 11, the CAA finds itself hosting some hard-hitting contests in Week 6. The second CAA game to take place on Saturday, Oct. 11 features the New Hampshire...

Independent live entertainment generates $138 million for Rhode Island economy, new report finds

Rhode Island’s independent live entertainment industry drives $138.2 million in state GDP and supports more than 2,300 jobs, according to a first-of-its-kind national economic study released Wednesday. The report from the National Independent...

7 Rhode Island corn mazes to explore this fall

Looking for a fun fall activity that isn't apple or pumpkin picking? A corn maze might be the perfect fit. With twisted pathways and intricate designs, a corn maze offers the perfect challenge for the whole family. Luckily, Rhode Island has plenty...

After Rhode Island’s shoreline access law, what’s next?

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 8, 2025 – These recent sunny days bring the last chances to access the Rhode Island coastline before chillier weather sets in, though that won’t keep Jesse Reiblich away. When he’s not in or around the water — as an avid...

Rhode Island DEM to begin long-term repair project for Charlestown Breachway

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced it will be starting a long-term repair project of the Charlestown Breachway mid-October. According to officials, the $8.4 million project will restore the...

Walking Rhode Island: Hiking along the Blackstone canal in Lincoln 

The Blackstone Canal was built in the 1820s to connect Worcester, Massachusetts, to the Port of Providence in Rhode Island. This waterway was crucial for transporting goods and raw materials, fueling the American Industrial Revolution in the...

This is the best new restaurant in America, according to Yelp

Yelp has officially served up its list of Best New Restaurants of 2025, spotlighting the most talked-about dining destinations across the U.S. Claiming the top spot is Dōgon in Washington, D.C., a celestial-themed Afro-Caribbean restaurant from...

Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Champions “Families on the Fly” Program to Support Families Traveling Through MIA

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis sponsored legislation urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement the “Families on the Fly” program at Miami...

A quick guide to navigating RI's public beach access

Unlike states where beaches and beach access can be made private, Rhode Islanders enjoy a right to the shore that is enshrined in the state’s constitution. Beach access expanded significantly in 2023 with the passage of a sweeping bill to give the...

Explore Sachuest Point: Rhode Island’s Coastal Wildlife Haven

Until recently, my understanding of Middletown, Rhode Island, was what I saw from the car window while cruising down Route 138 on my way to Newport. What a narrow town – or at least that was my perception. On a warm, sunny October Sunday, my wife...

Steamtown Marathon results

NAME — GENDER — AGE — CITY — STATE — COUNTRY — FINISH NET TIME Thomas Dean M 30 Highlands Ranch Colorado United States 2:24:41 Nicholas Costello M 30 Laramie Wyoming United States 2:27:41 John Tatter M 26 Chapel Hill North Carolina United States...

Simpsons writer Bill Oakley hosts unique charity dinner in Carolina Beach this weekend

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Emmy-winning writer Bill Oakley, best known for his work on The Simpsons and Futurama, is bringing his love of unusual American foods to Carolina Beach this Saturday with a charity dinner supporting Ocean Cure. Oakley,...

Bahamas a top choice for travelers from 60% of US states

More than 60 percent of US states have The Bahamas as a top five most popular destination, according to data from travel insurance company InsureMyTrip. While Mexico dominates the popularity ranking for most states, The Bahamas weaves in and out...

Boutique hotel in Lexington recognized in Condé Nast Traveler rankings

The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington has been named one of the top hotels in the Northeast by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, according to a community announcement. The 22-room boutique hotel was ranked No. 17 in a regional...

Worcester Walks: Wonderment awaits at Webster Lake Memorial Beach

Webster Lake Memorial Beach offers seasonal amenities to visitors from in town and out of town. Webster Lake's Nipmuc name,Chaubunagungamaug, is translated as "fishing place at the boundary." The lake last found itself in the news when a monitor...

Gimme’ Shelter: It’s Super Cooper! – Rhode Island SPCA – Cheryl Tudino

Hi there, I’m Cheryl and I volunteer at the RISPCA shelter in Warwick by dog walking, fundraising and social media messaging. I am here to share with you a peek at your new adoptable BFF! Who doesn’t love a touch of Punk Rock and an adorable...

Rhode Island begins collecting sales tax on short-term parking services

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Parking is getting more expensive in Rhode Island. Starting this month, a new sales tax takes effect, and it will likely affect your trip downtown, to the airport, or even to the beach. Nobody likes paying for parking,...

One of the best airports in the U.S. is in New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler readers

Travel The inaugural Breeze Airways nonstop flight to Los Angeles International Airport takes off into the air at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island on May 17, 2023. Matthew Healey for The Boston Globe, File By...