Grant makes more food available to Bristol, Warren residents

$100,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation will help food pantries like East Bay in Bristol and St. Mary on the Bay in Warren.

Upcoming Events On The Bristol-Warren Calendar

See what's happening in Bristol-Warren - check out the Patch Calendar

Upcoming Events On The Bristol-Warren Calendar

See what's happening in Bristol-Warren - check out the Patch Calendar

Natural resources, education called strengths in Warren survey

People shared their thoughts during the Rhode Island Foundation's Together RI community dinner at Hope and Main.

New/ Newly Promoted Staff at East Bay CAP

East Bay Community Action Program Announces Key Staff Additions/Promotions

Warren Armory Improvements; Bristol Comedy Night; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Bristol Post Office Renamed After Army Green Beret

McKenna, 35 of Bristol died in Kabul in 2015. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.

August 17: Upcoming Events On The Bristol-Warren Calendar

See what's happening in Bristol-Warren - check out the Patch Calendar

Law Signed To Name Bristol Post Office In Honor Of Sgt. P. Andrew

Sgt. McKenna was killed in action defending Camp Integrity from the Taliban.

Fun Things To Do This Week In RI

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Boots & Bling, The 15th Annual Seaside Gala

Fundraiser Held to Benefit East Bay Community Action Program

Bristol Harbor Festival Set For Aug. 18

The blessing of the fleet and a little neck boil are on the schedule.

Old Glory To Fly Suspended From Mount Hope & Newport Bridges

The state will follow a protocol, and if the flag should tear, it will be taken down.

Recovery Resources Cards Available At Locations in Bristol/Warren

Resources cards aim to put critical information in the hands of people who need it most

3 Reasons To Be A Bristol-Warren Patch Mayor

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to let their neighbors know about events and issues in your neighborhood.

Governor to Attend Grand Opening of East Bay Recovery Center

Establishment of the Recovery Center in Bristol is the Result of Collaborations Among Several Public and Private Entities

DEA Drug Take Back In Bristol Saturday

Bristol police will collect unwanted prescription drugs Saturday as part of the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Bristol College Student Missing: Report

The family of Stephen Chan, 21, of Bristol, said he was last seen in Western Massachusetts.

Confidential Drop-In Hours for Victims of Domestic Violence

Women's Resource Center offers extended drop-in hours for men & women who have experienced domestic violence & children who have witnessed.

Roger Williams U Collects 2,648 Pounds Of Food

The East Bay Food Pantry benefits from a 36 percent increase in donations.

Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria?

Beverly Daniel Tatum, author of "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?", speaks at RWU on Wednesday.

Halloween Benefit Concert Set For Oct. 28 At Jacky’s Galaxie

The annual fundraiser helps The Wildlife Clinic of RI care for 5,000 animals.

Roger Williams Students To Help Restore Reef Fish In Dominican Republic

The school and Grupo Puntacana will partner on ornamental fish hatchery.

Warren resident running to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund

Running the New Balance Falmouth Road Race to support patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

4th Annual Blessing Of The Fleet At Bristol Harbor

The Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet are set for Aug. 12.

BBB Offers Tips for Navigating Black Friday Sales

Better Business Bureau offers these tips to make your Black Friday shopping experience productive… and maybe even enjoyable.

Rust Tide in Narragansett, Mt. Hope Bays not Harmful, DEM Says

Not to be confused with harmful red tide, rust tide is not harmful to humans and shellfishing closures are unlikely.

OP ED: 10-Year RI Bridge Plan is Ambitious, Necessary

"The 10–year plan is a robust statement of our agency’s commitment to safety and the community," writes Buddy Croft, RITBA's exec. director.

Lobster Boil Fundraiser at Hope & Main will Feed Dreams

Tickets for the Sept. 25 event, which coincides with National Lobster Day, are expected to sell out quickly.

Health Dept.: Bristol Town Beach Safe for Swimming

The state Department of Health is lifting its closure recommendation after two days and reports bacteria levels are now at safe levels.

BBB Offers Tips for Hiring Lawn Services

Recommendations for hiring a lawn care maintenance service this Spring.

Bristol Named one of USA's "Most Interesting" Towns

Expedia picked 18 of the most interesting places in the country and Bristol made the list.

Thames St. Odor is Roof Resurfacing, Not Gas Leak, Bristol Police Say

Bristol police and firefighters have received reports of a gas-like odor in the Thames St. area.

Bristol Nonprofits Secure Grants to Protect Local History

The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society (BHPS) received $1,500 to continue cataloguing its early collections.

Bill Banning Dogs from Vets Cemetery is Introduced

Rep. Jan P. Malik's bill will be heard Wednesday at the rise of the House session on Wednesday.

Bills to Rename Highway after Fallen Green Beret Introduced in RI State House

First Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna was killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan in August, 2015.

Bristol Woman Wins $100,000 Playing Lottery

Finally, a backyard for her children and the dog.

How Much Snow did Bristol Get?

It depends on where you live, but most saw 9 or more inches.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $450 Million

Strong sales and a lack of a jackpot winner has pushed the prize up and up. The drawing is Wednesday.

Mount Hope Bridge Work to Run Through November

Bad weather pushed the repair schedule a bit.