(Rh)ode to the Past

(Rh)ode to the Past is our tribute to Rhode Island’s rich history, hidden gems, and unforgettable stories. From iconic landmarks to beloved traditions, explore the people, places, and moments that helped shape the Ocean State.

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Yogi Berra’s Secret Rhode Island Baseball Career Before the Yankees

Before Yogi Berra became one of the most iconic names in baseball, he was sneaking off a Navy base in Connecticut to play...

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Iconic Old Canteen sign officially replaced

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On Wednesday afternoon, the iconic sign for Joe Marzilli’s The Old Canteen, a culinary landmark in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood...

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Time Capsule Discovered During McCoy Stadium Demolition

PAWTUCKET – As demolition crews work to clear the site of the former McCoy Stadium—future home of the new Pawtucket High School—an 85-year-old...

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A History of Iconic Narragansett Restaurant, Aunt Carrie’s.

Photo Credit: Aunt Carrie’s Carrie Cooper and her husband, Ulysses, lived in Connecticut, but their hearts belonged to Narragansett. They’d pack up their...

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Overlooking Love and Loss: The Story Behind Rhode Island’s Hannah Robinson Tower

Just off Route 1 in South Kingstown stands a quiet wooden tower that has seen generations of visitors climb its stairs to glimpse...

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55 Years Since the First Pitch: Remembering the PawSox Debut at McCoy Stadium

55 years ago today, the Pawtucket Red Sox played their first official game at McCoy Stadium on April 24, 1970, as members of...

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Did you know Roger Williams University was once called Roger Williams College?

On May 5, 1992, the Board of Trustees of Roger Williams College voted to rename the institution Roger Williams University, reflecting its rapid...

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Wein-O-Rama Lights Up Cranston Once Again!

Something special is happening in Cranston. The iconic Wein-O-Rama sign is lit once more, and with it comes the return of a piece...

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Florida man sentenced in Rhode Island on gun charges

A Florida man who frequently stayed in Rhode Island has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after authorities uncovered a stash...