Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan ...

This year, the Washington County Fair will take place from Wednesday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Though fair gates open ...

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

When is Victory Day? Recognized in Rhode Island since 1948, Victory Day is among the 11 state holidays listed on the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website. It's celebrated on the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge says Rhode Island’s gun permit system, which requires residents to show “a need” to ...

It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.