Rhode Island News
News about Events in Rhode Island
Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles
- Woonsocket apartment complex sold for $57M, adds new low-income units
A Los Angeles-based developer has plans for a Rhode Island apartment complex, including renovations to modernize the property while expanding affordable-housing options.
Mary Serreze. American City Business Journals. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:26:19 +0000. - Top Dem asks Noem how TSA will prevent 'major disruptions' as many travelers still lack REAL ID
Democrat Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem asking for a contingency plan in case travelers get stranded due to the REAL ID mandate.
Fox News. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:13 -0400. - New England serial killer fears merit 'review and investigation' after remains found across 3 states: expert
Human remains found in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts between March and April warrants "review and investigation," according to criminal defense attorney Matthew Mangino.
Fox News. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:22:54 -0400. - Fears gorgeous New England towns are being stalked by serial killer after three women found dead
Residents across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are on high alert following the discoveries.
Daily Mail. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:02:19 GMT. - Feds fund biotech workforce program in Rhode Island
The RI-INBRE program at URI attracts college students from across the state.
Mary Serreze. American City Business Journals. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:10:55 +0000. - CASEY RYAN: Rhode Island Embraces Transgender Insanity
'Chaos, confusion, and fear.'
Casey Ryan. Daily Caller. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:03:25 +0000. - Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:38:00 GMT. - Trump plans to freeze $510 million for Brown University
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors" about the Trump administration freezing federal grants.
CBS News. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:56:00 -0400. - Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
A federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars.
Devna Bose. Chicago Tribune. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:39:56 +0000. - Judge cancels hearing for Brown University doctor deported despite his order
Rasha Alawieh, a Rhode Island doctor, was detained on Thursday in Boston after visiting family in Lebanon.
CBS News. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:34:00 -0400.
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.
Rhode Island newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Rhode Island library names, descriptions, and
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More information about Rhode Island
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