The UN had plans to build a city that would serve as its headquarters and the world's capital. A World War II Scituate spy base was key.

Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence, is overwhelmingly Democratic. But that doesn’t mean the city is beyond reach of the ...

Providence was officially incorporated as a city in 1831 and became Rhode Island's sole capital in 1900. Food history: Want to eat like old-time Rhode Islanders? Here's the best (and worst ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Former Providence Mayor Joseph Paolino Jr. is planning on giving the capital city a facelift. Paolino unveiled a comprehensive beautification and greenery plan Tuesday ...

Now without two key players for the season, Providence will try to shake off a three-game Big East losing streak when Xavier pays a visit to Rhode Island's capital city on Wednesday night.

The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame said Mike Flynn's induction would now be deferred "to a more peaceful and rational time." Newsweek and market data research firm Plant-A Insights Group are ...

Lil Rhody Laugh Riot, Rhode Island's new four-day comedy festival ... Also, bringing their signature humor to the Capital City is Ashley Gavin, who joins Melissa Villaseñor and Sophie Buddle ...

as it began the search for a place to build a city that would be capital of the world. In January 1946, the committee led by Stoyan Gavrilovic toured two locations in Rhode Island as it looked for ...