Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) one day early with firework ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As the Fourth of July nears, many Rhode Islanders are heading out to local shops for fireworks, and despite rising tariffs, one business owner said prices are staying ...

According to the Office of the State Fire Marshall and the Rhode Island General Laws, only “ground and hand-held sparkling devices” are legal for use by those 16 and older. The general public is not ...

Fourth of July is like Christmas to William Olbeter. “Ever since I was a little kid, I fell in love with fireworks, and I’ve always wanted to do my own shows,” said Olbeter, of New Kensington. The ...

This story has been updated with more information about the weather and what shows are cancelled. Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) ...