25 Cars Vandalized Outside Local Prom; 2 Rape Convictions: PM Patch RI

Also: Dog abandoned, left tied to tree for days; girl scout creates mental health support for school; man sentenced for Federal Hill murder.

Checks Coming From TurboTax Settlement; Arson Attempt: RI Top Stories

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

DUI Crash At RI State Police Barracks; New Superintendent: PM Patch RI

Also: RI gamblers wage $1.6 billion since sports betting legalized; Newport city official retires after 37 years; Mother's Day brunch; more.

RI Girl Makes National Spelling Bee; Zoo Twin Babies: PM Patch RI

Also: Police ID man killed when car ends up in East Providence river; Mother's Day brunch spots; two cars stolen in Narragansett; more.

Twin Golden Lion Tamarins Born At Roger Williams Park Zoo

The zoo's newest babies were born on April 26. The twin golden lion tamarins, Hildreth and Colin, are members of an endangered species.

Rape At Gunpoint; Hospitals In RI Graded; No Crematorium: PM Patch RI

Also: Jenny Craig closing; two assault charges in Coventry; fun weekend events across Rhode Island; beautiful homes hit the market; more.

Kenan & Kel's 'Good Burger 2' Filming In Rhode Island: PM Patch RI

Also: A 380-gram cocaine bust; RI a top state for health care, crime and corrections; man admits to $450,000 COVID-19 benefit scam; more.

Pope Francis Accepts Providence Bishop's Retirement; More: PM Patch RI

Also: Teen from Spain who was staying with family in RI dies in crash; General Mills flour recall; police looking for porch pirate suspect.

Cranston Man Wins $50,000 On Lottery Ticket

After suffering a recent heart attack, the man told lottery officials he plans to spread joy to others after paying some bills.

RI Taxes Compared To Other U.S. States; Child Abuse: RI Top Stories

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

Cranston Fire Department Gets A New Fire Engine

Cranston residents can expect to see Engine 4 out on calls in just a few weeks.

Man Who Scammed RI Seniors Looking For Love Sentenced: PM Patch RI

Also: Local National Merit Scholarship winners; get $1,000 bonus for being a lifeguard; business students go to Greece; great houses; more.

Mom Charged In Head-On Crash That Injured Her 2 Kids: PM Patch RI

Also: 'SpongeBob the Musical' coming to Mt. Hope High; man accused of stealing U.S. flag from city hall; pickup truck catches fire; more.

Ex-Firefighter Accused Of Killing Wife; Pipe Bombs: RI Top Stories

See the 10 most read stories on RI Patch in the last week, including: NH runaway teen shot, killed in RI; Costco coming to Cranston; more.

WaterFire Lighting Providence River Again In 2023; More: PM Patch RI

Also: New Your Blue Store opening in South County; Earth Day 2023 events; lead testing in RI school water supplies; weekend weather; more.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To Watch For Fireballs In Rhode Island

Look out for shooting stars from evening to dawn Friday through Monday morning.

Man Charged After Teen Dies From Fentanyl Overdose; Fire: PM Patch RI

Also: Teen arrested in connection to bank robbery; David's Bridal files for bankruptcy; beautiful homes for sale in Rhode Island; more.

Silver Alert Canceled After 76-Year-Old Cranston Woman Is Found.

Cheryl Twomey-Fritz was last seen near Broad and Northup streets. Police said they are concerned about her due to health issues.

2 RI Powerball Winners In 1 Month; 500 Gram Cocaine Bust; PM Patch RI

Also: Most popular dog names; Gov. Dan McKee's education speech; awards for minority business owners; senior home break-in; animal cruelty.

Rhode Island Has A Second Powerball $100K Winner Within A Month

Lottery officials said the prize has yet to be claimed, so check your numbers if you bought a ticket at North Country Store in Harrisville.

Costco Coming To RI; Robberies; Topping Kid's Health Care: PM Patch RI

Also: Police, medical examiner's office responding to Coventry home; traffic pattern changes on Route 37; tax filing deadline looms; more.

Ex-Patriot, Super Bowl Champion Brings Cancer Charity To RI: PM Patch

Also: Man gets probation for trying to send sexual videos to child; missing teen girl found safe; beautiful homes for sale in RI; more.

3 Arrested After Woman Overdoses, Dies; A Fake Crosswalk: PM Patch RI

Also: Nurse sentenced for health care fraud; March layoffs hit Rhode Island; Providence mayor combatting illegal ATVs, dirt bikes; more.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2023: Where To Go In Cranston

Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.

'Crafting For Critters' Craft Fair Supports Homeless Animals

The ninth annual event is set for May 13 in Warwick.

People Are Moving Out Of Providence County, Census Report Shows

Providence County lost some of its population during the first years of the pandemic, according to a new Census Bureau report Thursday.

Providence Man Wins $40,000 After Buying Lottery Ticket In Cranston

Rhode Island Lottery officials said the winner plans to use the money to pay bills and put the rest towards a purchasing a house.

RI Man Gets 30 Years For Shooting At Cop; Hospital Awards: PM Patch RI

Also: Contractor, wife accused of bankruptcy fraud, money laundering; Cranston's community pool getting renovations; cool houses for sale.

Man Gets 30 Years For Videotaped Sexual Assaults; More: PM Patch RI

Also: See data on people killed by RI police; snow, sleet and rain on the way; marinas getting grants to keep ocean clean; family fun; more.

No Headlights In Double Fatal Crash; Dolphin Sighting: RI Top Stories

See the top 10 most-read stories on RI Patch in the past week, including a collision between a motorcycle and an SUV that left two dead.

5 Planets Parade Across The Late March Sky: When To See Them In RI

Monday and Tuesday are the best nights in Rhode Island to see the rare celestial parade of five planets.

PVD Fest Back But Switching Seasons; Dolphins In The Bay: PM Patch RI

Also: Police looking for home break-in suspect; ATM skimming device found at Cumberland Farms; a wrestling charity night; cool houses; more.

Friars Coach Leaves For Georgetown; Baby Formula Recall; PM Patch RI

Also: Cranston Spring Street Festival returning; frozen fruit recall; congressional art competition; cool houses hit the market; more.

Cranston Spring Street Festival 2023 Scheduled For May

The festival will include vendors lined along the street for shopping. There will also be entertainment, food trucks and a beer garden.

RI Man Arrested 24 Times Sentenced For Drug Ring; More: PM Patch RI

Also: Starting fires to stop bigger fires; former police chief dies; bulletproof vests for police K-9s; granola bar recall; cop logs; more.

Cranston Police K-9s Receive Bullet, Stab Protective Vests Donation

Cranston police said the vests will be embroidered and say "In memory of K-9 Lex." Lex died​ in September 2022 after battling cancer.

Dead Man Found In Home; Rain To Snow; Rabbits Saved: RI Top Stories

See the top 10 most-read stories on RI Patch in the past week, including a dead man being found inside a home, a rabbit rescue and more.

When Is The First Day Of Spring: 5 Things To Do In Rhode Island

From a spring equinox astronomy walk in Bristol to yoga in Portsmouth, see some of the outdoor events happening to start the season in RI.

20 Rabbits Forced Into Stacked Dog Crates; March Madness: PM Patch RI

Also: South Kingstown native leading NCAA team; new "forever chemical" limits; car thefts on the rise; a nasty winter storm coming; more.

2 Brothers Die In Fire; Infant Dies From Negligence; More: PM Patch RI

Also: A shooting on I-95; an oppressively hot summer on the way; a child molestation conviction; new car inspection rules possible; more.