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RWP Museum Astronomy Adventures Weekend

The RWP Museum will host an Astronomy Adventures Weekend on September 20-21, 2025. The event features exhibits and activities centered around astronomy, including the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph. Attendees can explore the museum and planetarium during this engaging weekend.

September, 2025 Watch Hill. Taylor Swift is considering her Watch Hill property as the site for her upcoming wedding.

Taylor Swift's Watch Hill mansion underwent renovations, leading locals to speculate about her upcoming wedding. Residents express excitement over the possibility of the event bringing attention to the town. Swift's home features a newly added top-floor room, fueling wedding rumors.

RI joins multi-state coalition to protect evidence-based public health. What it means

Rhode Island joined the Northeast Public Health Collaborative on September 18, 2025, to enhance trust in evidence-based public health measures, including vaccinations. The coalition aims to share resources and expertise during health emergencies.

Is it legal to tint your windows in Rhode Island? Here's what the law says

Rhode Island enforces the strictest car window tint laws in New England, leading to thousands of violations issued by police. While many seek window tinting for privacy and comfort, it can impair visibility and conceal illegal activities. Drivers should be aware of these regulations to avoid penalties.

Spoiler alert Sparks novel offers sneak peek of plot of Shyamalan's 'Remain'

M. Night Shyamalan's movie "Remain" has been marketed as a supernatural romantic thriller. The article reveals some plot elements without disclosing the endings of either the novel or the film, advising readers who wish to experience them without prior knowledge to avoid the content.

Beautiful Day is using granola to support refugees in RI. How the program works

Beautiful Day, a Rhode Island nonprofit, helps refugees gain permanent employment through job training programs. In the past year, 86% of its 99 graduates secured jobs, despite challenges related to immigration safety. The organization focuses on providing transitional employment and fostering community connections.

Residents evacuated after explosive found in Tiverton garage. What happened next

Tiverton police evacuated nearby residents after discovering an armor-piercing shell in a garage on Riverside Drive. Explosive experts from the U.S. Navy x-rayed the device, removed it, and detonated it at another location without any injuries reported.

45 years after opening Al Forno, Mark Patinkin finds Johanne Killeen still has a saucy side

Johanne Killeen continues to operate Al Forno, a renowned restaurant in Rhode Island, 45 years after its founding with her late husband, George Germon. Killeen remains committed to the establishment, displaying her characteristic charm and wit.

Private jets. Limos. Stars. Closed streets. Could Westerly handle a Taylor Swift wedding?

Local officials in Westerly consider logistics for a potential wedding of singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce. While no official announcement has been made regarding the wedding's location, the possibility has prompted discussions on how to accommodate such a high-profile event.

Homelessness in RI is down, but troubling signs persist. What a new report says.

Rhode Island reported a 2.8% decrease in homelessness in 2024, with a total of 2,373 homeless individuals counted on January 21. Despite this decline, numbers remain higher than two years prior, according to the state Coalition to End Homelessness.

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