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 ...

Black history runs deep and wide in Rhode Island, so if you want to celebrate Black History Month in February, there are plenty of possibilities. Whether you opt for a self-guided walking tour with a ...

PROVIDENCE – For the first time in Rhode Island, Providence is on track to add a designated LGBTQ+ landmark to the National Register of Historic Places. The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) was ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — One of the best ways to connect with Rhode Island’s Black history is by visiting the final resting place of so many free and enslaved Black Rhode Islanders: Providence’s ...

PROVIDENCE — While the Providence Tea Party may not get as much hype, it was the second major act of rebellion in Rhode Island leading up to the Revolutionary War. Occurring on March 2, 1775 — 48 days ...

The "Dear, Love" installation is located inside the skybridge that connects the Omni Hotel and mall. Artist Alex Conlon said the work is a "tribute to the heartbeat of Rhode Island Black History." ...

The Providence City Council gave narrow approval to a controversial infrastructure project on Thursday night. In an 8-5 vote, councilors advanced an ordinance supporting roughly $6.2 million in ...

Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, first settled in East Providence in 1636 before this land became a part of ...