Gun Found In Bushes + Eatery 'Most Historic Fast Food Joint' In State + Dangerous Beaches : RI Week In Review

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Oldest Bar + Women Charged With Sex Crimes + 18-Year-Old Dies: RI Week In Review

Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

7K Local Food Benefit Cards Available for Eligible Rhode Island Seniors

The cards are to purchase Rhode Island-grown fruit and vegetables and local honey

Fright Flight + Sex Assault Nurse + Daylight Saving Retaining: RI Week In Review

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Singles Vote These 4 RI Places the State's Most Unlikely Romantic Spots: Survey

More than 3,000 singles were surveyed to determine Rhode Island's most unlikely romantic spots.

Fireball Streaking Over Rhode Island Was Elephant-Sized Meteor, NASA Says

The meteor broke up 31 miles above Earth and produced a meteorite fall into Cape Cod Bay, according to NASA.

Fireball Streaks Over Rhode Island

The American Meteor Society logged 83 reports of the fireball from witnesses.

Baby Nearly Dies From Maltreatment + Bagel Chain Coming + Shellfishing Area Open: RI Week In Review

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Loose Seal! Aquarium Releases Rescued Seal On Rhode Island Beach

The entangled and injured seal was rescued last month, according to the Mystic Aquarium.

RI Department Of Environmental Management Warns: Leave 'Baby Wildlife' Alone

Touching or moving a young animal can put it at risk, the department cautioned.

Beach Stabbing Spree + RI City 'Hottest' Rental Market In All Of America + Deadly Crash: RI Week In Review

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Body Pulled From River + Water Park Closes + So Does Store: RI Week In Review

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Rhode Island Not A Bad Place To Retire: Study

See where Rhode Island ranked among the best states for recent retirees.

Diocese Of Providence Announces Parish Mergers, Closures

The announcement cited declining and limited Mass attendance.

Stores Closing + Worms Jumping + KKK Case Was Social Media Stunt: RI Week In Review

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Popular Retailer's Comeback + Mall Icon Shutters + Restaurant Closes: RI Week In Review

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How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In RI? Use This Tool To Find Out

The American Lung Association said in its report that nearly half of U.S. children are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Mall Stores Closing + Severe Stomach Virus + Stressful Off-Ramp: RI Week In Review

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Rhode Island Women's Expo Nears

The expo will be at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick.

Drug Resistant Stomach Bug + Beautiful Small Town + 7-Eleven Closings: RI Week In Review

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ELISHA Project Giving Away Nearly 100,000 Pounds Of Potatoes

The giveaway is Thursday and Friday.

United Way Of RI Hosting 14th Annual Children’s Book Drive

The book drive runs through April and May.

Best Graduate Schools + Community College Lockdown + Popular Stores Closing: RI Week In Review

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Popular Stores Closing + Street Racing Road Wreck + Restaurants And Chefs Honored: RI Week In Review

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Popular Stores Closing + Best Places To Live In Rhode Island + Trader Joe's Recall: RI Week In Review

Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

Rhode Island Foundation Awards Record $93M In Grants In 2025   

The Foundation made grants in every city and town, including $1.1 million in Bristol and $2.9 million in Cranston.

Huge Fresh Water Reservoir Discovered Off Coast Of New England: Live Science

The reservoir under the sea floor is large enough to supply New York City for 800 years, according to the Live Science report.

No Lie: Rhode Island Among 'Most Deceitful' States In America, Study Says

The study examined how often residents lie, rates of fraud, romance scams, identity theft and fake doctor's notes, among other things.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Rhode Island? Tell Us About It!

​Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Rhode Island.

Nonprofits Across Rhode Island To Receive Nearly $7M In Grants

Wednesday's announcement by the Rhode Island Foundation comes as the deadline to apply for millions of dollars in additional funding nears.

Rhode Island Foundation Grants Will Fund Programs In East Providence, Newport And Woonsocket

After-school activities, library programming and financial assistance are among the services being funded to support LGBTQ+ residents.

RI Stories That Made You Smile In 2025

Here are the stories out of Rhode Island over the last year that warmed our hearts.

Powerball Jackpot Balloons To $1.7 Billion For Christmas Eve Drawing In RI

There was a big winners in Rhode Island as the Powerball jackpot soars. Here's what to know for Wednesday's drawing.

Best Places To Live, Work, Play In Rhode Island: 2025 Recap

Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities right here in the Ocean State.

Rhode Island In Nation's Top 10 When It Comes To Cheating ​—​ At Games: Study

The study shows "Rhode Island residents take their game nights seriously," according to a media release.

Rhode Islanders Have New Hotline To Report Beached Sharks

NOAA has provided the hotline for reporting sharks

When Does Santa Arrive At Shopping Malls Across RI?

Santa Claus will be making his lists and checking them twice as early as this weekend at some Rhode Island malls.

$125K Grant From Will Pay For 1st Responder Counseling

The grant from the Rhode Island Foundation will pay for counseling to help firefighters, EMTs and police officers.

Find A Food Bank In Rhode Island As Shutdown Stalls Federal Food Aid

A lapse in benefits could mean thousands of residents may turn to Rhode Island food banks.

Massive Stingray With Long, Venomous Tail Caught On Video Off New England Coast

The Atlantic Shark Institute's Baited Remote Underwater Video system recently spotted a huge roughtail stingray off Rhode Island.