Jellyfish you might spot in RI: From harmless moon jellies to potent Atlantic sea nettles, plus dime-sized clingers, comb jellies, surging lion’s mane blooms and even occasional Man O’War, these five species could be cruising Rhode Island waters this summer — learn what you might see.
Northern RI dispensary license: The Cannabis Control Commission has reopened applications for a Zone 1 compassion center after Woonsocket plans were scrapped; candidates from the 2021 process have until September 18 to apply — find out how to apply.
Permanent patriotic centerline: Bristol’s Main Street boasts a red, white, and blue stripe year-round, thanks to a 1995 congressional exemption and the town’s 240th Independence Day parade — find out.
Real Housewives on location: GoLocal photographer Emily Sanita captured the cast filming at Seven Stars coffee in Cranston this week, following shoots in East Greenwich and Fox Point — check out the exclusive photos.
Rhode Island’s new lab quarters: Construction in Providence at 150 Richmond St. is creating an 80,000-square-foot state health laboratory—30% more space than the old facility—with dedicated zones for forensics, environmental science, clinical toxicology and infectious disease response — find out.
Attendance Matters RI contest: Gov. Dan McKee and RIDE Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green challenge Rhode Island public high school students to create 30-second to three-minute videos defining chronic absenteeism and using “Attendance Matters, Rhode Island.” Submissions are open through Sept. 30, 2025 — find out how to enter.
Rhode Island defends libraries: Gov. McKee’s new Freedom to Read Act bars book bans and affirms free-speech rights for readers, authors and librarians — find out how it shields your right to read.
Rhode Island not so patriotic: Despite hosting the nation’s oldest continuous Fourth of July parade in Bristol, the Ocean State ranks near the bottom of WalletHub’s 2025 patriotic states list, trailing top-ranked Virginia — find out.
Plan your RI beach parking: From Middletown’s social media alerts and the Sachuest Beach webcam to Narragansett’s lot rules and near-real-time state beach reports, here’s how to know where to park before you head out — find out how to check availability.
Housing woes force pet surrenders: Rhode Island’s rental and home‐price crunch has fueled a 50% surge in unclaimed strays and costly medical cases at shelters statewide, stretching resources and risking abandonment charges — find out how you can help.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- Hollywood movie takes over Rhode Island town
- Mom graduates with three kids in RI
- Rhode Island State Archives open for viewing
- Captain Cook’s ship identified in Rhode Island
- RI Foundation seeks Equity Action Fund applicants
- Rhode Island enacts Medical Spas Safety Act
- Rhode Island’s highest-rated college leads top 10
- Evolution expands into Rhode Island online gaming
