Rhode Island Foundation awards $6.1 million for food, housing, health care

Funding represents the first major round of grants awarded in alignment with its new Five-Year Action Plan The Rhode Island Foundation today announced $6.1 million in grants to dozens of nonprofits across the state to help Rhode Islanders with health care, …

8 shark species found in Rhode Island waters

It's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, which means sharks are top of mind. Unlike Cape Cod or Florida, Rhode Island isn't known for its sharks. The are very few confirmed bites in the state's history, but it is the Ocean State and there are …

Hammerhead sharks spotted recently in RI, MA. What other sharks are in Rhode Island?

It's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, which means sharks are top of mind. Unlike Cape Cod or Florida, Rhode Island isn't known for its sharks. The are very few confirmed bites in the state's history, but it is the Ocean State and there are …

Blood Supply Below 2-day Inventory. Rhode Island Blood Center Needs Donors, Declares Emergency

All blood types needed as blood supply drops below 2-day inventory; O-negative and O-positive critically low Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has declared a blood emergency in Rhode Island as the state’s blood supply drops below a 2-day inventory, far …

On Your Dime: $965K History Channel partnership aims to boost Rhode Island tourism

(WJAR) — Amid criticism over Rhode Island's handling of America's 250th birthday, the state has debuted a partnership with The History Channel to boost tourism. Commercials and specials about Rhode Island's role in the founding of our country …

Rhode Island State Police Training Academy begins accepting applications for 2026 class

(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police announced it is accepting applications for its Rhode Island State Police Training Academy class of 2026. The deadline to apply will be on Sept. 30. “A career with the Rhode Island State Police is meaningful public service …

Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause

On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed into law House Bill No. 6161, making Rhode Island the first state in the nation to expressly require employers to provide workplace accommodations for applicants and employees experiencing …

The Party Party of Rhode Island – Tony Jones

The Party Party of Rhode Island has announced the soft launch of partyparty.social, a fresh, interactive digital platform designed to engage Rhode Islanders and supporters nationwide. The new site provides a lively hub for community engagement, event …

Rhode Island passes bill that allows at-home-hair-care for people living with disabilities

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island residents living with disabilities can now enjoy haircuts from the comfort of their home. Advocates have been pushing to legalize the service for months and to their surprise it was passed! The Sensory Stylist's …

Rhode Island FC's scoring struggles continue vs. Hartford Athletic