The Newport City Council and School Committee members were officially sworn in during an inauguration ceremony on Wednesday night.
In a session full of pomp, circumstance, family and friends, the members of the 2013-14 General Assembly convene for the first time.
In a press conference held Friday morning, the head of the NRA called for armed police officers to guard our nations schools
The following was provided by the Office of Governor Chafee
Program helps residents recycle extra paper and cardboard from the holidays.
Topics include the Sakonnet River Bridge tolls, Broadway redesign plans and wind turbines.
Does the massacre at Newtown, CT, signal the need for a political debate on gun regulations?
There will be a public meeting to share project information at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall.
A special post office box has been established for those wishing to send condolences to Newtown, CT.
Myranda Fuentes, a RHS senior, will represent Rhode Island at the Grand Opening of Museum’s US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.
Broadway will not implement back-in angle parking in the streetscape project.
Carl Knoch, of the Rail Trail Conservancy led a public forum on the Shoreline Bikeway at CCRI Thursday night.
The Planning Board presented a proposed ordinance on wind turbines to the council and City Manager.
The state Department of Transportation Director Michael P. Lewis cut off Tuesday's toll hearing in Tiverton just after midnight, directing residents who did not get to speak to submit written comments.
There was no lack of audience at the second in a pair of public hearings on the Sakonnet River Bridge toll by the state Department of Transportation in Tiverton on Tuesday night.
A portion of the road will be closed during while repairs are made to the seawall, which was damaged in Hurricane Sandy.
The first of two hearings will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at Portsmouth High School.
A recent study showed many Rhode Islanders would support a smoking ban in certain public areas. What's Your Take?
A Massachusetts couple want to bring duck boat tours to Newport.
How to register with FEMA to eligibility for assistance.
DEM is cautioning dog owners about the re-emergence of a dog disease that is now considered rare in Rhode Island.
City administration will report back to the council on the pros and cons of back-in parking by the Dec. 12 meeting.
Dominick J. Ruggerio elected Senate Majority Leader.
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round as well as on Veterans Day. Also, the Newport Chamber of Commerce's RI Salutes Web site lists numerous military discounts.
Michael Farley, who was elected to the Newport City Council on Tuesday, issued a public statement endorsing Harry Winthrop for Mayor.
Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11, and Newport Patch wants to mark the occasion by sharing photos of Newport's servicemen and women in uniform.
Despite the fact that 58 percent of registered voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, long lines persisted at certain polling stations.
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In Rhode Island, the voter ID law requires voters to present some sort of ID before they will be allowed to vote tomorrow – here's what you'll need.
Updates on the 2012 Newport election will be posted here throughout the day. Connect with us on Twitter at #PatchElections.
Here are six things you may need to know before heading to the polls on November 6 for the 2012 Elections.
Rhode Island state law allows people who have not registered to vote to cast a ballot of the top office – in Newport, go to City Hall.
Take this quiz on Tagg Romney, Joe Kennedy III and Jeb Bush.
The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association, in collaboration with AAA New England, hosts a closures webpage online.
High winds, localized flooding expected to make driving hazardous
Newport Emergency Management issued its first Hurricane Sandy Update Sunday afternoon.
Newport Emergency Management announced residents in evacuation zones should begin preparing for evacuation. Evacuation is not mandatory at this time.
During an update from the City Manager during Wednesday night's council meeting, councilors expressed the need for a stronger police present in town.
As the Nov. 6 election nears, political discussion is getting heated. How much do you share of your political opinions with your Facebook friends?
Should we pass laws to attack the problem, or is there another solution?