Tourism has long been a foundation of Rhode Island’s economy. As Governor Gina Raimondo’s administration rolls out a new tourism promotion plan, RIPR…
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Raimondo, Legislative Leaders Unveil Newly Available Tax Incentives
State officials on Monday announced the availability of two tax incentives, both contained in the budget passed by the General Assembly in June, that…
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DEM Begins White Rock Dam Removal Along Pawcatuck River
Work is underway to remove the White Rock Dam on the Pawcatuck River, along the Rhode Island/Connecticut border.The dam was built in 1940. The White…
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Newport Celebrates The 250th Anniversary Of The Stamp Act Riots
Dozens of historical reenactors gather in Newport Saturday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act Riots. The events were some of the first…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Needs Greater Emphasis on Teaching History in Schools
Students head to classrooms this week in the annual back-to-school ritual. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this should be the year our public…
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Remembering The Stamp Act Riots
Dozens of historical re-enactors gather in Newport Saturday to mark the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act Riots, which were among the early rumblings…
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Students Search For Revolutionary Battleground In Middletown
College students from Salve Regina University are searching for the site of a significant battle in the Revolutionary War. The project, which has…
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Rebels And Redcoats Set To Storm Sturbridge Village
The Revolutionary War returns to New England soil this weekend in Massachusetts. The annual reenactment known as Redcoats and Rebels is thought to be…
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Vote For The Winning Slogan!
Judging by the dozens and dozens of slogans you sent us, Rhode Island should top any tourist’s bucket list.
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French Replica Warship L'Hermione Docks In Newport
A replica of French warship from revolutionary times docks Wednesday in Newport. L’Hermione made a famous voyage from France to America under the…