NEW SHOREHAM − Short-term rentals on Block Island could soon get a little bit of regulation, as the Town Council contemplates an ordinance to put a few new rules on their operation. The contemplated ...

PROVIDENCE – Long before Airbnb, Vrbo or even the internet, there were vacation rentals in Rhode Island, but those online platforms have reinvigorated the industry, leading to a boom in short-term ...

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — Changes are coming for moped riders on Block Island. The New Shoreham Town Council on Thursday voted that mopeds can only be rented from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone renting ...

Block Island offers a picturesque escape with its pristine beaches, scenic hiking trails, and charming small-town ambiance. While it may seem like a luxury destination, a trip to Block Island can be ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — After a furious outcry from hundreds of residents over reckless moped riders, the Town Council has ordered Block Island moped rental companies to reduce the number of mopeds they ...

Most people claim that it is shaped like a pork chop, others a teardrop, and a few an upside-down mini South America. And the shape of the island matters, or so you’d think, given the sheer number of ...