Rhode Island News

Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles

• Parlange: URI seeing 'tremendous growth and success'
  
  The president of Rhode Island's flagship public university said URI will continue to grow its research enterprise.
  Mary Serreze.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:25:33 +0000.
• Absentee voting kicks off in Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont
  
  Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont are making absentee ballots available for some or all voters Saturday.
  Fox News.  Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:00:52 -0400.
• Ex-New England Patriots fullback Patrick Pass 'assaulted 82-year-old man at gym in argument over equipment,' cops say
  
  Former New England Patriots fullback Patrick Pass assaulted an 82-year-old man at a Rhode Island gym last month leading to his arrest on Wednesday, police say.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:09:34 GMT.
• RI leaders urge 'yes' vote on $160M higher education bond bill
  
  Question 2 would authorize bonding to build a biomedical sciences building at URI and a cybersecurity training center at Rhode Island College.
  Mary Serreze.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:03:37 +0000.
• On this day in history, September 12, 1953, John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island
  
  Then-Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier on this day in history, Sept. 12, 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island. Over 800 guests attended the church ceremony.
  Fox News.  Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:02:56 -0400.
• Gophers right the ship with 48-0 blowout over FCS Rhode Island
  
  The Gophers, sparked offensively by quarterback Max Brosmer and the return of tailback Darius Taylor from a leg injury, held Rhode Island to only 135 total yards.
  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:03:13 GMT.
• Northeastern grocery chain Stop & Shop to stop selling cigarettes
  
  Stop & Shop, a grocery chain with 360 stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, will stop selling cigarettes as of Saturday.
  Brad Matthews.  Washington Times.  Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:06:00 -0400.
• Republican AGs warn Brown University against divesting from Israel as vote looms
  
  Most states have laws barring them from doing business with entities that discriminate against Israel, which could be a problem for Brown University.
  Valerie Richardson.  Washington Times.  Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:39:51 -0400.
• Floor & Decor (FND) to Debut in Rhode Island With Warehouse Store
  
  Floor & Decor (FND) is set to expand its market share by opening a warehouse-format store in Rhode Island, marking its debut in the market.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:31:00 GMT.
• Jack Russell, lead singer of band Great White, dies at 63
  
  Jack Russell, the lead singer of the bluesy '80s metal band Great White who was fronting the night 100 people died in a 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island, has died.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:07:00 GMT.

Rhode Island Population Trends and Information Resources

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.

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