There are cities you visit, and then there are cities you settle into like your favorite cozy sweater. Providence is ...

We wanted to know from readers who should be included in our list of women who helped shape Rhode Island. These are some of ...

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but rather a snapshot of some of the names you know − and some you may not.

March 7, 1707, was the birthday of Stephen Hopkins, perhaps the most famous Rhode Islander from the colonial period. One of the most accomplished politicians in the state’s history, Hopkin’s resume ...

As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is well-known as the state's hub for food, arts and entertainment, but it's also the state's oldest town. Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — For more than a century, one Providence woman has seen the country change around her, from segregated communities to expanded opportunities she helped shape herself.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The African American Museum of Rhode Island is set to open its doors in Providence this spring. Commissioned in 2024, the museum was created in response to growing efforts to ...

Black History Month often centers on America’s largest cities. But smaller and mid-size cities have plenty to offer. Black History Month often centers on America’s largest cities. But some of the most ...