When students rushed to leave campus after the shooting, alums paid for last-minute flights
When Autumn Wong ’25 heard news of the Dec. 13 mass shooting, her mind immediately went to her friends, the students she met when she was a community coordinator and the advisees she worked with during her time as a Meiklejohn peer advisor. Wong messaged her former residents to...
Shop: Be Your Own Valentine
February is that quirky rollercoaster of a month that can be marked by romance, heartbreak, or both. Even more reason to give yourself some little treats and embrace a regimen of self-care. This can be as gentle as burning all-natural no-fuss incense papers – just fold, light, blow, and let burn as the vapor fills...
How Two Warwick Brothers Brought Their Childhood Pizza Obsession To Warwick, RI
In the charming Conimicut Village of Warwick, Grainsley’s Kitchen + Drinks has introduced Rhode Islanders to the legendary South Shore bar pizza that defines Massachusetts dining culture. 🍕. Brothers Danny Holleran and Justin Weiner grew up south of Boston, immersed in the world of bar pies—those buttery, crackery,...
Swansea Vintage Barn liquor store sells for over $1M at auction
SWANSEA — The Vintage Barn liquor store at 580 GAR Highway that faced foreclosure was sold to the highest bidder, Marino Benevides, at a Jan. 30 public auction. A handful of eager bidders huddled against the refurbished barn — which initially came from Booneville, New York, had been reassembled along Route 6 in 2000...
15 Rhode Island Buffets to Add to Your Foodie Bucket List
Rhode Island’s buffet scene is small but mighty, blending coastal bounty with global comfort flavors. From seafood lodges on quiet lakes to sizzling Korean grills and classic Chinese spreads, there is a plate for every craving. This guide curates beloved staples, hidden values, and seasonal feasts that locals swear...
Inside one worker co-op’s struggle to open a cannabis dispensary in RI
COVENTRY – Inside a former barbeque restaurant in Coventry, Taylor Gallant can see the bones of a cannabis dispensary. The bar stays where it is but will be laden with cash registers. The fume hoods in the back and the other restaurant equipment will have to go. The walk-in freezer can be turned into the vault for...
Sweet Way to Share EG News Love This Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, East Greenwich News is offering readers a chance to treat their valentine while supporting our nonprofit newsroom. While supplies last, we’re offering 12-ounce EG News mugs filled with sweet treats from the Chocolate Delicacy, a Warwick chocolate shop owned by East Greenwich residents Dave and...
Wrestling: Roger Williams University Holds Home Turf in Sweep of Plymouth State and Bridgewater...
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University (RWU) Wrestling team was able to sweep their two duals in the RWU Campus Rec Center Gymnasium, defeating the Panthers of Plymouth State, 59-0, and Bears of Bridgewater State, 26-14, for Senior Day. Against the Panthers, the Hawks opened up with a...
7 Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in The State of Rhode Island
RI, is a great place to visit if you're in the mood for a buffet. The state is home to some of the best all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants in the nation. Here are some of our favorites:. Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but when it comes to "all-you-can-eat"...
Three Hurt in Serious I-95 Crash in Attleboro
Three people were hospitalized after a serious multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Attleboro early this morning, prompting a large emergency response and rescue operations.

















