For Rhode Island women's team, and its coach, the moment has arrived

March 9, 2026, 12:01 p.m. ET This could have happened two years ago.  That’s when the breakthrough was expected for the University of Rhode Island women.  A loaded roster on paper staggered its way through the regular season before finally appearing to hit …

AAA: Average Rhode Island Gas Price Skyrockets 42 Cents

Northeast gas prices are shooting up as the conflict with Iran intensifies, sparking global supply fears. After climbing about 30% last week — the biggest weekly gain since 1983 — crude oil prices topped $100 a barrel as trading opened on Sunday evening …

Rhode Island women win A-10 tournament, up next is March Madness

Rhode Island Weather for March 10, 2026

Morning: Mild start with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s°F overnight into morning. Conditions likely cloudy or mostly cloudy, with possible lingering fog or low clouds early. Temperatures rising quickly into the 50s°F by late morning. Light winds, perhaps …

Rhode Island Foundation offering $270,000 in grants to Newport County nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents have until March 26 to apply for more than $270,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The Newport County Fund offers grants of up to $10,000 to develop new programs, strengthen or expand …

This year is a good one to visit Rhode Island

This year is a good one to visit Rhode Island By Martha Steger Posted on March 09, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island’s capital city, aims to live up to its moniker as “The Creative Capital,” with an exceptional March — and year — planned for its visitors. The …

What we know about Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’

TV The show premieres April 2, with the first-ever Fenway Park Bravo night set for April 17. The cast of the Real Housewives of Rhode Island Bronson Farr/Bravo By Lauren Daley March 9, 2026 | 2:28 PM 5 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to …

Former Rhode Island leaders push their visions for the economy and schools nationally

One is kicking the tires on a run for president in 2028. The other is trying to shape the education policy for Democrats vying for the White House. In the last month, former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo and former Providence mayor Jorge Elorza have …

New app turns Rhode Island history into a Revolutionary quest

Michelle Girasole, founder of Rhode Island-based Fresh LLC, wants to make history as fun as reality TV with a GPS-driven walking and driving tour app called Revolutionary RI250 Quest. Participants who join the summer-long, statewide scavenger hunt will …

George Mason falls to Rhode Island 53-51 in Atlantic 10 Championship title

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Brooklyn Gray scored 16 points and Rhode Island beat George Mason 53-51 on Sunday for the Rams' first Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament title. Top-seeded Rhode Island (28-4) will make just its second trip …