Newport, Rhode Island, was once the epicenter of the Gilded Age—and still is, in a way, thanks to the famous Newport mansions. The quaint New England city grew from a booming port town to a seaside ...

Evidence suggests that Newport, a popular summer tourism destination, was also a summer destination for the native people who lived on the island before settlers arrived.

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering free admission to local residents at the Newport Mansions on March 8 and 9. Newport County residents, who live in ...

I love visiting Newport, Rhode Island, in the winter. The Christmas lights, decorated mansions, and cozy restaurants make it ...

While most of the country is getting ready to celebrate Halloween, Rhode Island is preparing for one of the state's most beloved Christmas traditions – holiday decorations at the Newport mansions.

NEWPORT – Historical preservation groups in Newport and Block Island have filed suit against the federal government over the approval of two large offshore wind farms in the ocean waters off Rhode ...