(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.
A history of iconic Narragansett restaurant, Aunt Carrie’s
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Narragansett restaurant Aunt Carrie’s has a long history in Rhode Island. Carrie Cooper and her husband, Ulysses, lived in Connecticut, but...
The story behind Rhode Island’s Hannah Robinson Tower
SAUNDERSTOWN, R.I. — Just off Route 1 in Saunderstown stands a wooden tower that has seen generations of visitors climb its stairs to glimpse...
Remembering the PawSox first game at McCoy Stadium 55-years later
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Fifty-five years ago today the PawSox played their first game at McCoy Stadium on April 24, 1970, as members of the...
Did you know Roger Williams University was once called Roger Williams College?
BRISTOL, R.I. — On May 5, 1992, the Board of Trustees of Roger Williams College voted to rename the institution Roger Williams University, reflecting...
The iconic Wein-O-Rama sign lights back up in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — The iconic Wein-O-Rama sign lights back up once again, and with it comes the return of a piece of Rhode Island...
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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...
