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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

24 Rhode Island Waterways to be Stocked with Trout

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is stocking the waterways with brook and rainbow trout.

Rhode Island Ranks High On New List Of Safest States

Check out how the Ocean State stacks up against the rest of the country when it comes to a variety of safety measures.

Elusive Great White Shark Captured On Video Off Rhode Island For First Time: Atlantic Shark Institute

A remote underwater system captured the video, according to the Atlantic Shark Institute.

Rhode Island Foundation Offering $10,000 Grants For Ideas That Nurture Community Connections

Local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofits have until Sept. 26 to apply.

​Bank Rhode Island’s Summer Food Drive Surpasses 6,000 Pounds Collected, $18,000 Donated

BankRI began its annual summer food drive early this year.

Rhode Island 3rd Least Fun State In US, New Study Says

Only two states are less fun than Rhode Island, according to a new study.

5 Can’t-Miss Activities In Rhode Island As Summer Winds Down

There's still time to have some fun this summer.

Great White Sharks Tagged Near Rhode Island Beaches: WPRI

The Atlantic Shark Institute tagged two great white sharks off the coast of Rhode Island, WPRI reported.

Rhode Island Baby's Birth A Miracle, Pope Leo XIV Declares

The baby was born prematurely and doctors could not detect a heartbeat, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

3 Meteor Showers Now Active Over RI Skies: How To Watch

Here's where to watch meteor showers in Rhode Island.

BankRI Kicks Off Food Drive at all Branches Statewide

Food collected in each branch will remain local to help residents in that community.

Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour Confirmed To Be In Waters Off Rhode Island After Decades Of Research

After Cook's death, the Endeavour returned to England, which went on to use it for transporting British troops and detaining prisoners.

Red, White & You: Honoring Rhode Island’s Military Heroes

Patch has teamed up with T-Mobile to celebrate Rhode Island's military legacy and honor some of the state’s most exceptional veterans and ac

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Rhode Island Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.