Happening soon: Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series on the Newport Patch calendar
And on the Newport Patch calendar - Open Mic
You won’t want to miss Open Mic on the Newport Patch calendar
Be sure to catch Open Mic on the Newport Patch calendar
Make time for Horse Play's Annual Open House on the Newport Patch calendar
Happening soon: Horse Play's Annual Open House on the Newport Patch calendar
Among the honorees are two organizations and a husband and wife - all from Aquidneck Island
Volunteers needed to help meet dramatic increase in need for food
The funding will support work ranging from educational programs and recreation to meal programs and domestic violence prevention.
Four Newport groups were among last year’s winners.
See how you can make sure local children have plenty of fun activities to do this summer.
Learn about how Newport police's newest K-9 officer will benefit the city.
Also: Meet RI's richest person; $1 million-winning lottery ticket sold in Providence; some impressive art from local students; more.
Newport police say Bo will also learn how to sniff out explosives at public events in the city.
Newport residents can drop off tablets, pills, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will celebrate Arbor Day on April 24 with a special tree planting ceremony at the new skatepark.
Find the perfect setting for a memorable baby shower with waterfront views, delicious food, and inviting spaces.
Also: Woman accused of drunken driving with 8-yer-old child in the car; new funding to training primary care doctors, nurses; more.
Also: Dollar General closing dozens of stores; man sentenced for providing kilos of cocaine to drug distributors; FEMA aid at risk; more.
Funding from the Rhode Island Foundation will serve Newport County middle school and high school students.
Nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation for housing, health, education, food and more.
It’s a nerdy but delightful coincidence that a significant portion of the eclipse will take place on Pi Day.
Mark this milestone with great food, drinks, and unforgettable experiences at these top Newport event spaces.
Also: Man sentenced for accidentally shooting, killing his girlfriend; utility companies may get to buy nuclear energy to lower costs; more.
Also: 2 URI professors teach class underwater; man convicted for shooting at home that had three children inside; two high-speed chases.
Also: Woman sentenced for smuggling drugs into prison; info about potential $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks; weekend weather forecast; more.
Also: How RI could be affected by plan to dismantle Education Department; a messy snowstorm is coming; see when it will feel like spring.
If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Newport are primed for the handoff.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
"Newport Police Department is actively working toward improving the representation and experiences of women officers," Chief Duffy says.
Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers.
Also: Tractor-trailer rolls-over, 18 cars spill onto highway; woman hit by U.S. Postal Service van; a 20-degree cooldown; teen attacked.
The study of Tripadvisor comments finds Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, New York and Ohio to be the top five romantic states.
Also: Man breaks RI fishing record; more haunted places in the Ocean State; a beautiful weekend; Applebee's fire deemed accidental; more.
The record-breaking catch for a tautog came in at 33 inches long and 22 pounds, state officials say.
Grant recipients include the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the Newport Community School, Newport Pride, and Newport Sings.
Tickets are now on sale for two seasonal celebrations that have become Newport traditions.
See how Newport residents can dispose of hazardous and harder to recycle items.