David Marchand is among the first to sue the defunct St. Aloysius Home as a new legal window for abuse claims opens.

Rhode Island has seen an influx of Haitian immigrants fleeing violence, poverty and economic instability in recent years.

Kenneth LaFlamme's lawyer argues Detective Matthew Lynch’s sworn statements demonstrate a “reckless disregard for the truth.” ...

Several major law firms said they had cases numbering in the hundreds against the Catholic Church in Rhode Island.

While RI is one of the 49 states in the country where some fireworks are allowed, there are still specific rules on what ...

After six years of closures and construction delays, Cranston's Budlong Pool is finally filled and almost ready to open.

This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Providence Journal is taking a look at how everyday life ...

Historical images of Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, Rhode Island ...

Travel back to Rhode Island’s 1976 bicentennial with vintage Journal photos — parades, flags, and pure ’70s summer spirit ...

A new poll shows Helena Foulkes leading Gov. Dan McKee by 20 points in the Democratic primary for governor. McKee has narrowed the gap from a 34-point deficit in April, following a series of TV attack ...

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship. The court ruled 6-3 that children born in the U.S. are citizens, regardless of their parents' ...

Former judge Joseph Molina Flynn was arraigned on charges of wire fraud and tax evasion. Flynn is accused of scamming immigration clients by taking money without performing services. He has agreed to ...