Charges Dropped Against 2 RI Men Charged In Death At Patriots Game

Prosecutors had accused two Warwick men of punching Dale Mooney, 53, of Newmarket, New Hampshire at Gillette Stadium. The man later died.

Man Sentenced For Supplying Kilos Of Cocaine To Drug Ring: PM Patch RI

Also: See RI's toughest colleges to be admitted to; ticks causing handful of diseases locally; a possible thunderstorm this week; more.

What RI Should Know About Daylight Saving Time Debate In Washington

"Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government," President Trump says.

MA Man Sentenced For Supplying Kilos Of Cocaine To RI Drug Ring

In Rhode Island arrests were made in connection to the drug ring in Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and North Smithfield.

These 2 RI Colleges Are The Hardest To Get Into

Rhode Island has two colleges on the 2025 Hardest Colleges To Get Into list from Niche, whose rankings focus on education and the best place

As Tick Season Starts In RI, Know What To Watch Out For

See several illnesses ticks in Rhode Island can cause and how to prevent bites and illnesses.

A Warm Beginning, A Possible Thunderstorm: RI Weekly Weather Forecast

Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.

M. Night Shyamalan, Nicholas Sparks Teaming Up To Make Film In RI

The Blinding Edge Pictures film will star Jake Gyllenhaal (Donnie Darko, Road House, Presumed Innocent).

Why The Full Pink Moon May Look Orange When Rhode Islanders Look Up

Because moonrise and sunset are so closely timed, the moon could be bathed in an orangish glow.

Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key RI Exports At Risk

The escalating trade war puts about $92 million in exports and 1,610 jobs on the line for Rhode Island.

Lots Of Rain And Cool Temperatures Ahead: RI Weekend Weather Forecast

Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: See What This Means In RI

The 90-day pause is for all trading partners except for China, for which President Donald Trump raised the tariff rate to 125 percent.

See Which RI Grad Schools Are Ranked Among Best In U.S.

The rankings, intended as a guide for prospective graduate students, evaluate programs in a variety of subjects.

Sex Offender From Cranston Sentenced For Child Pornography Possession

David Hamlin, 43, of, Cranston, will serve 10 years in federal prison after admitting to being aught with child pornography.

$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation

April 14 is the deadline to apply for aid that sent hundreds of local students to college this year.

Local International College Student's Visa Revoked: PM Patch RI

Also: RI State Police need help investigating suspicious death; see the Ocean State's five safest towns; REAL ID deadline approaching; more.

REAL ID Deadline For RI Residents Now Less Than 1 Month Away

As of January 2024, only about 56 percent of people in the U.S. had driver's licenses and ID cards that are REAL ID-compliant.​

Risk Of Invasive Strep Has Spiked, Study Warns: What To Know In RI

The number of group A strep, or GAS, cases was relatively stable for 17 years before the sharp increase from 2013-2022.

Lots of Rain; Colder Temperatures: RI Weekly Weather Forecast

Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.

RI AG Suing Trump Admin. To 'Protect Libraries, Museums': PM Patch RI

Also: RI among most expensive states to raise young children; see 10 products that will get pricier under tariffs; another lottery winner.

RI AG Co-Leads Group Suing Trump Administration To Protect Libraries

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha's lawsuit intends to stop funding cuts for public libraries, museums, and small businesses.

RI Among States With Highest Costs Of Raising A Small Child

A new study confirmed what parents of young kids in Rhode Island already know: It's outrageously expensive.

See Which RI Billionaire Made Forbes List; Chef Awards: RI Top Stories

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

RI Man Wins $59K In Wild Money Drawing

Rhode Island Lottery officials said the winning ticket was sold at Speedway at 440 Smithfield Ave. in Providence.

New Tariffs: These 10 Products May Get Pricier In RI

As things stand now, Rhode Island consumers are steeling for steep price increases from some of the country’s biggest trading partners.

Providence Man Sentenced For Robbing Banks In Cranston, Providence

Vaughn Watrous​, 48, of Providence, had previously been incarcerated for robbing banks in 1997, 2003, and 2013.

60K Fish Put in Ponds, Lakes To Open Fishing Season: PM Patch RI

Also: What will impact of Trump tariffs be locally?; see RI's James Beard Award nominees; weekend weather; scammers steal $100k; more.

2 Days Of Rain May Dampen A Sunday Warm-Up: RI Weekend Weather

Here's a look at the weekend weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.

The Trump Tariff Effect In RI: What Products Will Cost More?

Researchers from Yale University suggests that in Rhode Island, the tariffs could have a devastating impact on many.

$385K Worth Of Drugs Seized In Arrest: Cranston Police

Cranston police say Teddy Lopez, 21, was caught with 11 kilograms of cocaine, 2.2 grams of fentanyl powder, and 11 fentanyl pills.

RI AG Suing Over Slashing Of Public Health Funding: PM Patch RI

Also: See the RI billionaire that made the Forbes list; shooting stars and more this month; a hit-and-run; a sexual assault; more.

RI Among 23 States Suing Over Termination Of Public Health Funding

The coalition, which includes AG Peter Neronha and his peers in other states, argues the rollback in health funding is illegal and harmful.

Lyrids, Eta Aquariids, NASA Hubble Challenge: April Skywatching In RI

Highlights are the full pink moon, shooting stars with long-lasting glowing trains, and distant galaxies in a Hubble night sky challenge.

This RI Billionaire Is Among The Richest In The World: New Forbes List

One billionaire from Rhode Island is part of a $16 trillion club — the estimated combined net worth of the world's ultra-wealthy.

'Broiling Summer' Coming; A Big Powerball Win; More: PM Patch RI

Also: 2 men get life in prison for attacking pregnant woman, leaving her to die; police ID body found in Foster; star students; more.

Cranston Woman Wins $150K On Powerball Ticket

While the $526 million Powerball jackpot winning ticket was sold in California​, Saturday's drawing did bring some luck to Rhode Island.

A Little Rain Before A Friday Warm-Up: RI Weekly Weather Forecast

Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.

2 RI Towns Among Best Places To Live In America: RI Top Stories

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

Feds Cut $1B In Food Aid, Impacting RI Farmers, Food Banks

The Trump administration is dismantling a pair of programs that provided $1 billion to food banks and schools for locally grown food.

When Is The Last Frost Before Spring Gardening Can Start In RI?

See when to start your spring gardening and what vegetables and herbs you should plant first in Rhode Island.