2 More RI-Area Businesses Closed By Coronavirus | Patch PM

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories.

Birch Is Latest RI Restaurant Closed By Coronavirus

The restaurant's owner said the end of outdoor dining will make it impossible to safely remain open.

Special-Occasion Standby Venus De Milo Restaurant To Close

Takeout service will continue, eventually transitioning to Jillian's Sports Pub.

North Providence Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault

Matthew Moniz, 52, was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and one count each of second- and third-degree sexual assault.

RI Leads The Nation In Adult Flu Vaccines, New Ranking Shows

A new ranking of the country's most vaccinated states ranked Rhode Island fifth overall.