Mansion Beach was first home to a real-life mansion, Edward F. Searles' mansion, the Block Island Tourism Council website said. The Searles mansion burned down in the 1960's; the beach remains.

News Island Beach State Park reopens for now, but the problems that led to Saturday’s closure persist Published: Jul. 06, 2025, 10:31 a.m.

Mansion Beach was first home to a real-life mansion, Edward F. Searles' mansion, the Block Island Tourism Council website said. The Searles mansion burned down in the 1960's; the beach remains.

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK — Sewer line blockages prompted state park officials to limit the number of visitors allowed into Island Beach State Park on July 6, according to New Jersey officials.

Rhode Island grants $27.2M in tax credits for 500 affordable housing units in six projects, aiding the goal of 15,000 new homes by 2030.