Referred to as the “Ocean State”, it is located in the Northeastern United States and is one of the 13 original colonies. ... they have successful careers and put Rhode Island on the map.

- Advertisement -On May 18th, 1652, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to ban slavery. The good intentions of those who wrote the law, however, went unheeded – the statute was ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — 249 years ago Sunday, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to formally declare its independence from Great Britain. On May 4, 1776, delegates gathered ...

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Gilded mansions, quahogs, sailing culture and the famous Cliff Walk are some of what Rhode Island is known for. Find out the rest! 16.2 C. New York. Monday, June ... being one of the original 13 ...

We think over time it'll be a real source of pride, not only for Rhode Island, for New England." "Rhode Islanders deserve to have a pro-level stadium," said the facility's general manager, Paul Byrne.

Commercial beekeepers in Texas know an acceptable loss of bees can be between 13% and 17% from perennial factors like disease or insects, but they have seen a nearly 66% decrease in bee colony ...

As Rhode Island gets ready for America's 250th birthday, ... It's a chance for Rhode Island to shine as one of the original 13 colonies, but some worry the Ocean State isn’t doing enough.

More than 100 Rhode Island authors will be at The Rhode Island Author Expo Dec. 7 at Warwick’s Crowne Plaza Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect various panels, authors from every genre ...

Rhode Island is the state that vaccinates the most. It ranks first in the nation when it comes to HPV vaccination among teens ages 13 to 17 and second for the flu vaccination rate among children.

Rhode Island Sues 13 Industry Firms Over Flawed Interstate Bridge Deteriorated westbound structure of 56-year-old Providence span carrying I-195 has been shut since December.