Across the country, nearly half of all homeless single adults are over the age of 50–a dramatic shift from just 10% in the early 1990s, according to a 2024 Governing magazine article titled “The Nation’s Homeless Population is Aging Dramatically.”
Photo gallery by Justin Walker
Tariffs, economic uncertainty, AI, and rising housing prices have all had a significant impact on the region, and Rhode Island’s economy, according to the Boston Fed reports.
Newport City Councilor Stephanie Smyth warns hospital cuts could accelerate exodus of working families, threaten schools and city’s future
49th annual Newport-to-Jamestown crossing raises funds for Narragansett Bay protection
March 22, 1945 — July 16, 2025
June 7, 1940 — July 18, 2025
Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw and Ian Happ also connected for the Cubs, who moved a season-best 20 games over .500 and have the best record in the majors at 59-39.
From dawn swims to evening polo, Newport Classical concerts and local markets offer something for everyone
Event aims to address state’s alarming farmland loss and connect landowners with aspiring farmers
“Music Memory is never lost.”
Two-week online payment blackout planned during mid-August transition
July 30, 1930 – July 13, 2025
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