Fireworks use in neighborhoods can become contentious.
Here are America250 and Independence Day events happening in Rhode Island.
The increase comes as more people may choose staycations over long road trips or destination travel.
Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
America250 recently unveiled the first look at the official time capsule.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people there were free.
The State House was illuminated with Pride colors Tuesday evening and the Pride flag was to be flown.
The full moon peaks at 4:45 a.m. Sunday.
Pride Month is celebrated each June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City.
House Republicans are reviving the Sunshine Protection Bill backed by President Donald Trump to make daylight saving time permanent.
The Atlantic Shark Institute reported a "number" of shark sightings in the Ocean State.
Rhode Island has plenty of summer festivals.
In its Memorial Day Weekend travel forecast, AAA said a record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.
Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest shopping events of the year.
Veterans can claim a free small or medium coffee at Honey Dew on Memorial Day.
The Ocean State has three copies of the Declaration of Independence.
Certification is needed to work at any open water facility in the state.
Quahog Week runs through May 23.
There's so much to do in Rhode Island throughout Memorial Day weekend.
It's hard not to find something to do in Rhode Island.
Behind flowers and greeting cards, a meal out is the third-most popular way to celebrate the holiday.
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
At least the price is right.
They began arriving in southern U.S. states in February and will be in northern states by early May.
Morels are among the most sought-after wild mushrooms globally.
The project is primarily paid for with $3.1M in federal funding, according to the state.
There are plenty of Earth Day and Arbor Day events happening in Rhode Island.
The skies over Rhode Island will be lit up with a variety of astronomical phenomena in April.
There's so much to do in Rhode Island now that spring is here.
Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year.
America turns 250 July 4. A statewide series of scavenger hunt events lets you learn Rhode Island's revolutionary history.
There's plenty to do in Rhode Island in the springtime.
Don’t waste time — tables book quickly.
Even a few days can influence whether a plant flourishes or gets bitten by frost
Check out these great shows coming to Rhode Island this spring and summer.
Find out when pollen levels will rise in Rhode Island.
The sun won't rise until 7:06 a.m. when the school and work week start Monday in Rhode Island.
There are plenty of St. Patrick's Day-related events in Rhode Island.
There's plenty to do in Rhode Island this March.
The hummingbirds are on their way back after wintering in Mexico.
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