On cover: Know Rhode Island. The land of Roger Williams.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...

Rhode Island — the smallest state in the U.S. by area — attracted 31,599 new residents in 2023. After accounting for out-migration, the state saw a net migration of 183 people. With exceptional safety ...

When former slave Thomas Nichols of Warwick, R.I., needed help, he wrote letters to the Rhode Island couple who once owned him. Now enlisted in the First Rhode Island Regiment, Nichols traded ...