RI home prices hit record: June’s median single-family home price climbed to $520,000—a 5.3% year-over-year increase amid just above two months of supply— find out why.
Free summer skin screenings: Rhode Island’s annual Skin Check program is back with four dermatologist-led pop-ups at beaches and parks from July 12 to Aug. 15 offering free on-site exams for the first 100 attendees — check out the schedule.
Rhode Island enshrines reading rights: On July 2, Gov. McKee signed the Freedom to Read Act, the first law letting writers and readers sue over censorship and boosting protections for librarians amid a surge in book bans — find out what this could mean for libraries nationwide.
Over half R.I. beaches contaminated: Nearly 60% of Rhode Island’s 66 tested beaches exceeded federal bacteria safety thresholds at least once in 2024, triggering closures and health warnings for swimmers — see if your favorite spot made the list.
Grid operator trims demand forecast: ISO New England’s July 11 report scales back last year’s 17% growth outlook to an 11% rise in electricity consumption by 2034 as EV and heat pump adoption slows and solar capacity surges — find out what this means.
Rhode Island nets $3M: The state will receive $3 million from eight opioid pill manufacturers under a national settlement, with 80% headed to the general fund and the rest split among its 39 cities and towns — find out how local communities could benefit.
Joyous free jazz meets rock: Switzerland’s Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp joined Providence’s dakoudakou on July 1 at Machines with Magnets for a groove-powered showcase that blurred classical, punk, and folk traditions — find out how they transformed the stage.
Rhode Island WWII wonders: VA Providence honored three centenarian heroes—Navy instructor Henry Polichetti, now the nation’s oldest living man; Red Sox salute recipient Caster Salemi; and USS Atlanta veteran George Leo Silva—for roles from top-secret radio missions to lighthouse duty — find out why their stories still matter.
Per Se chefs open Providence hotspot: Josh Finger and Maggie McConnell, who met at Per Se, opened Claudine in downtown Providence in late June, offering an eight-course New England tasting menu crafted with French technique alongside a chef-driven wine list — find out what makes Claudine a must-visit.
Rhode Island’s clear clam chowder: This no-cream, no-tomato third style of chowder shines at historic Ocean State eateries, offering a lighter take on a coastal classic — find out what sets it apart.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- Real Housewives of RI filming in Middletown
- Rhode Island ranks fifth-worst state for business
- All State softball standouts shine this season
- Wingstop opens first RI location in Johnston
- Try five adrenaline-fueled adventures in Rhode Island
- Carli Romano examines Rhode Island shoreline access
- Rhode Island living donor law takes effect
