Rhode Island News
News about Events in Rhode Island
Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles
- Wealthy New Yorkers who fled the city are now building pools
Requests for pool construction permits and inquiries to contractors have soared in Connecticut and Rhode Island, where rich New Yorkers have been snapping up mansions.
Daily Mail. Fri, 22 May 2020 20:19:36 GMT. - Saturday Sessions: Deer Tick performs "Old Lady"
The alternative rock band Deer Tick was formed in Rhode Island back in 2007, when they released their debut album, "War Elephant," to critical acclaim. ...
CBS News. Sat, 16 May 2020 03:10:41 -0400. - Seven States to Coordinate on Amassing Medical Equipment to Fight Virus: Live Updates
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will unite to purchase supplies.
New York Times. Sun, 03 May 2020 17:42:22 +0000. - This map shows the states that suffered the biggest job losses last week due to coronavirus
Claims for state unemployment benefits were most concentrated in Hawaii, Michigan, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada and Rhode Island.
CNBC. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:24:05 GMT. - Rhode Island Gardening Guide: Planting Seed Or Laying Sod
Want a perfect lawn this summer? Use these tips and guidelines and learn about the differences between planting grass seed and laying sod.
Homeadvisor. Patch. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:59:25 -0400. - CVS launches drive-thru rapid testing in Rhode Island and Georgia
CVS Health said it hopes to perform up to 1,000 tests per day.
CNBC. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:16:37 GMT. - Rhode Island's top Catholic nixes drive-thru Palm Sunday palm distribution over coronavirus
Catholic churches in Rhode Island are canceling plans to offer "drive-thru" pickup of blessed palms for Palm Sunday because of the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order, according to a report.
Robert Gearty. Fox News. Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:26:46 GMT. - Rhode Island Coronavirus: Applying For Unemployment, Disability
Rhode Islanders who have lost their jobs, or who are sick or quarantined, may qualify for certain benefits.
Payton Potter. Patch. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:39:11 -0400. - A New Walkable Pocket Community In Rhode Island
Inspired by the pocket communities designed by Ross Chapin, Jerry Zarrella, decided to build one in walking distance from the village of East Greenwich and the Greenwich Bay waterfront.
By Sheri Koones, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:29:07 +0000. - Baby Yoda loved most by Utah, New Hampshire, Rhode Island - CNET
However, Mississippi wasn't so smitten with the Child, according to this state-by-state breakdown.
Bonnie Burton. CNET. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:15:00 +0000.
Rhode Island Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Rhode Island as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 1,056,426 | 0.08 |
| July 1, 2015 | 1,055,607 | 0.11 |
| July 1, 2014 | 1,054,480 | 0.14 |
| July 1, 2013 | 1,053,033 | 0.01 |
| July 1, 2012 | 1,052,901 | 0.04 |
| July 1, 2011 | 1,052,451 | -0.08 |
| July 1, 2010 | 1,053,337 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Rhode Island was 1,052,567.
In 2008, the estimated population of Rhode Island was 1,050,788, whereas
in 2006, the population of Rhode Island was about 1,058,991.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Rhode Island's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Rhode Island web page. For maps of Rhode Island,
visit this Rhode Island Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island library names, descriptions, and
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More information about Rhode Island
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