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Simón Rios

July 2, 2026

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Politics + Justice

In new UNH poll, Foulkes holds a 20-point lead over McKee

While the gap has narrowed somewhat since an April poll, the incumbent governor still appears to be behind

July 1, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Bristol, R.I., organizes what it calls the nation’s oldest Independence Day celebration, which began in 1785.

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Community

Before dawn, Bristol is already celebrating the Fourth

Organizers say Bristol’s Independence Day celebration is America’s oldest, a tradition nearly as old as the nation itself

July 1, 2026

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David Wright

The "Goddard Printing" from 1777 is one of Rhode Island's three historic copies of the Declaration of Independence that will be on display at the Statehouse on July 4th

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News + Culture

Beyond the parades: What to do on Independence Day weekend in Rhode Island

Get in touch with historic documents, see a free performance from Ballet RI and experience an evening of Cape Verdean song

July 1, 2026

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Mareva Lindo

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History

A tale of two cities: How the Revolution remade Rhode Island

Newport entered the war as one of North America’s great ports. By the end, Providence was on the rise

July 1, 2026

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David Wright

Real estate developer Lee Peyser shows Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee construction at Dexter Street Commons in Pawtucket.

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Housing

Housing is a top issue in the governor’s race. McKee and Foulkes have different plans

The leading Democratic candidates for governor are offering different answers to a crisis that has pushed homeownership further out of reach for many

July 1, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Cyclists travel the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol, R.I.

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Health

Forecasters issue extreme heat warning for Rhode Island

Rhode Island is expected to see dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Thursday and Friday

June 30, 2026

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Joe Tasca

Protesters gather to demand the return of a student at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, on July 30, 2025. The student was detained by ICE while at work.

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Immigration

RI immigration advocates describe relief after Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling

The Trump administration had sought to block children born to undocumented parents from automatically receiving citizenship

June 30, 2026

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Isabella Jibilian

A long-exposure photograph of fireworks.

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Climate + Environment

How do fireworks affect the environment?

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, fireworks will soon light up American skies. Do these tiny explosions have an impact on our environment or our health?

June 30, 2026

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Megan Hall

Sarah Kramer

June 30, 2026