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Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is the smallest state by area, but the state with the longest official name. Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen original American colonies to declare independence from British rule, signaling the start of the American Revolution. Rhode Island was also the last of the original thirteen states to ratify the United States Constitution.
Despite its name, most of the state of Rhode Island lies on the North American mainland. Rhode Island has long held the nickname of “Little Rhody,” though the state has officially adopted the nickname of "the Ocean State," as nearly one tenth of Rhode Island's inland area is covered by salt water, and no resident is more than a 45-minute drive from the water's edge.
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Latest Stories for Providence Rhode Island from PBN.com
Feb 6, 2012 12:56 pm
Eight firms were honored for their public relations work last month.
Gas prices up for 6th week in a row
Feb 6, 2012 11:54 am
Gasoline prices increased in Rhode Island for the sixth consecutive week, AAA Southern New England reported Monday.
Foreclosure deal deadline arrives as states consider releases
Feb 6, 2012 10:43 am
States that balked at bank liability releases in a proposed $25 billion nationwide settlement over foreclosure practices must decide by today, Feb. 6, whether its mortgage relief and reforms are worth...
Verizon combines with Redbox to challenge Netflix in video
Feb 6, 2012 10:33 am
Verizon Communications Inc., the second-largest U.S. phone carrier, formed a joint venture with Coinstar Inc. to compete with Netflix Inc. in offering DVD-movie rentals and a video streaming and downl...
Labor-force loss prompts search of churches, libraries
Feb 6, 2012 10:27 am
In the nations capital, city employees are scouring churches, libraries, and community centers to find people who have dropped out of the labor force and help them get jobs.
Feb 6, 2012 9:53 am
Hasbro Inc. reported its earnings declined to $385.4 million in 2011 from $397.7 million in 2010.
BofA considers Boston tower sale
Feb 3, 2012 1:20 pm
Bank of America Corp. is considering selling its 37-floor office tower in Boston, The Boston Globe reported Friday.
Providence mayoral academy gets preliminary OK
Feb 3, 2012 12:56 pm
The state Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education gave preliminary approval Thursday to open a mayoral academy in Providence.
SBA supports $1.6M in loans to R.I. businesses in January
Feb 3, 2012 11:34 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued guarantees for 15 loans to Rhode Island small businesses in January.
Mass transit losing gas tax to U.S. roads unites usual foes
Feb 3, 2012 11:03 am
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are among the hundreds of groups setting aside political differences to unite against a proposal to cut mass-transit funding...
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