$2K Scholarship Available For Newport County Students Pursuing Art

The $2,000 scholarship is open to any Newport County high school senior who plans to continue their arts education after graduation.

2 RI Hospitals Among Best In The World, New Ranking Says

See which hospitals in Rhode Island receive global recognition.

Man Arrested After Car Chase, Officer-Involved Shooting: PM Patch RI

Also: Man sentenced for accidentally shooting, killing his girlfriend; utility companies may get to buy nuclear energy to lower costs; more.

Condo Fire Ruled An Arson, Man Arrested: PM Patch RI

Also: 2 URI professors teach class underwater; man convicted for shooting at home that had three children inside; two high-speed chases.

Portsmouth Man Charged With Arson In Newport Condo Fire

Newport police say Joseph Fragata​, 56, of Portsmouth, set fire to condos at the Misty Harbor Condominiums at 26 West Narragansett Avenue.

Condo Fire Displaces 5 People: PM Patch RI

Also: Woman sentenced for smuggling drugs into prison; info about potential $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks; weekend weather forecast; more.

Fire At Newport Condo Displaces 5 People: Report

Newport firefighters and other local crews extinguish the fire before it could spread to other homes in the complex on Grafton Street.

Newport Enacts Parking Ban Ahead Of Winter Storm

The National Weather Service said the chance of precipitation is 90 percent, with "new snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible in RI.

Newport Restaurant Group Donates $71K To Fight Food Insecurity

Recipients include the Aquidneck Community Table, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, RI Community Food Bank, and more.

Man Hit By Driver Having Medical Emergency, Police Say: PM Patch RI

Also: How RI could be affected by plan to dismantle Education Department; a messy snowstorm is coming; see when it will feel like spring.

Newport Man Struck By Driver Experiencing A Medical Emergency: Police

Newport police say a 50-year-old Middletown woman experienced a medical emergency while driving, veered off the road, and struck a man.

Newport Launches New Online Short-Term Rental Portal

Newport officials say the portal attempts to streamline registration and compliance of the city’s roughly 360 recorded short-term rentals.

6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Newport

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Newport are primed for the handoff.

2 Local Restaurants Among Most Romantic In U.S; More: RI Top Stories

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

2 RI Restaurants Among 100 Most Romantic In America

The reservation service releases its top 100 most romantic restaurants in America, an elite list developed from 12 million dining reviews.

Newport Elementary School Student's Poem Getting Published

Hudson Bowley, a second-grader at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, wrote the poem "Boy Pirate Ghost of Newport," which will be published.

Earthquake Rattles Rhode Island

An earthquake could be felt as far south as Newport, as houses rattled and nerves were shook.

Free tax filing assistance to those earning under $67K

East Bay Community Action Program’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has appointments available in Bristol and East Providence

2 Newport Mansions Offering Free Admission For MLK Day

Find out when you can get into the Breakers and Marble House in Newport for free.

Newport and Middletown Head Start Sites Achieve 5-Star Rating

East Bay Community Action Program's Newport and Middletown Head Start Sites Achieved a 5-Star Rating from BrightStars

See 2024's Most Borrowed Books From The Newport Public Library

Have you read any of these books? What are your Newport neighbors missing?

4 People, 1 Cat Displaced By Christmas Eve Apartment Fire In Newport

All residents made it out of the fire without injury, but a cat was treated for smoke inhalation.

The Best Places To Eat In RI For 2024: The Ultimate List

From the Ocean State's James Beard nominees to the best restaurants for wine and beyond, here's our coverage of RI's top spots in 2024.

RI Man On Federal Probation Caught With $36K In Stolen Checks: Feds

Prosecutors say Edmilson Rodrigues, 26,​ was also caught with materials used to steal mail from large U.S. Postal Service receptacles.

2 Water Main Breaks In Newport Close Roads

Newport police ask residents to seek alternate routes on two sections of city roads due to water main breaks.

University Orthopedics Elevating Orthopedic Care on Aquidneck Island

Continuing its commitment to providing state-of-the-art care University Orthopedics just opened a new 10,000 facility in Middletown.

Newport Pickleball Club Opening This Month

The facility will feature 11 indoor courts with noise controls, a dedicated space for private events, a restaurant, and a sports bar.

Christmas Puppet Show Raises $1,244 to Support Local Housing Crisis

Puppet Show Reimagining the Holy Family’s Search for Housing in Bethlehem Supports Local Housing Crisis in Newport County

Salve Regina University In Newport Getting A New Residence Hall

As part of the agreement with Newport city officials, the university will add sidewalks to Shepard Avenue to promote pedestrian safety.

Newport Police Sign Pledge To Improve Representation For Women

"Newport Police Department is actively working toward improving the representation and experiences of women officers," Chief Duffy says.

New Skate Park Opens In Newport After Years Of Fundraising

Organizers of the nonprofit Friends of Newport Skatepark spearheaded the planning and multi-year fundraising campaign for the park.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Newport?

Health experts say twinkling holiday lights and colorful displays make people feel good. So, where are the best ones in your community?

The Elms Mansion In Newport Opens To Public For The Holidays

With the opening, the mansion joins the Breaks and Marble House in inviting guests with lavish holiday decorations.

Newport Man Caught With Child Pornography, Police Say

Ryan McElwee​, 23, was arraigned at Second Division District Court and was charged with possession of child pornography.

Newport Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop On Monday

Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers.

Where To See Santa In Newport This Christmas Season

In Newport, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Newport Police Holding Toy Drive At Walmart This Week

The toy drive is at Walmart's Newport location at 199 Connell Highway. Toys must be unwrapped to be donated.

2 Men Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Man In Newport

Police say Juan Carlos Montepeque-Albizures​, 24, of Newport, and Alvaro Gomez-Alvarez​, 33, sexually assaulted a 27-year-old man.

Newport Police Warn Of Scammers Posing As Officers By Spoofing Calls

Police say scammers are spoofing their calls with a computer program to make their caller ID appear to be coming from Newport police.

Santa To Make Nightly Rides With Newport Police, Fire

Santa is scheduled to meet with Newport’s fire and police departments beginning Dec. 10 for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.