Two U.S. archbishops are considered papabile, or frontrunners for pope. One of them is Boston's former archbishop Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley. Pope Francis, 88, a humble reformer who sought to make ...

For years North Kingstown has tried to build a new middle school. Now the town is closer than ever, but it is running into ...

We picked the nominees, now it's up to you to vote for your favorite and decide who should be the Providence Journal Softball Player of the Week.

The midway point is closer than you think. Here's how we ranked the state's best softball teams after the third week of the ...

Friars guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim has entered the transfer portal — the deadline is Tuesday in order for players to be eligible for next season.

URI can recruit the portal in what amounts to two-way fashion — players stepping down from the FBS ranks and players climbing from the FCS level.

Join United Way of Rhode Island and The Providence Journal for panel discussions featuring nonprofit leaders, industry experts and journalists as we explore the biggest challenges and opportunities ...

The Crescent Park carousel, originally steam-powered and gas-lit, was Looff's showroom, and it cemented Rhode Island's place ...

The time has arrived to announce the 2025 Providence Journal Winter All-State teams. No one covers more high school sports ...

In all, Garden City Center is getting one new restaurant, a dog treat bakery, a jewelry store and two clothing stores to open in fall 2025.

Bryant men's basketball coach Phil Martelli Jr. is a leading candidate for the head coach position at VCU. Martelli led Bryant to a program record 23 wins in just his second season as head coach.