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RI To Bridge The Gap To Vaccine Accessibility | Patch PM

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What To Expect In Rhode Island's Phase 3 Vaccine Distribution

Rather than a broad approach, health officials are working to individually reach the remaining residents who have not yet gotten a vaccine.


RI Health Officials: Mother's Day Is Safer Outside

With sunny weather in the forecast for Mother's Day, health officials urged Rhode islanders to take their celebrations outside.

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Providence Man Chased By Police, Found By K-9 After Vehicle Crash

Police: Steven Blais of Providence, RI, attempted to flee from Manchester cops after several traffic violations. He crashed and ran on foot.


Struggling RI Businesses Can Apply For Federal Relief Grants

'$28.6 billion in grant funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund was included in the American Rescue Plan.

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