Coventry, RI|News|
2021 County Health Rankings: Where Kent County Stands
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Kent County fared before the pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Rachel is a lifelong Rhode Islander with a soft spot for the ocean and baby animals. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2017, she worked as an Associate Producer at WPRI and hosted a news show at GoLocalProv. She loves exploring all of Rhode Island's many food offerings and traveling to warm places.
Rachel covers all of Rhode Island.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol County On Top In 2021 County Health Rankings
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. Bristol County fared well compared to the rest of the state.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
New County Health Rankings Reveal Strengths In Newport County
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Newport fared before the pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
2021 County Health Rankings: Where Washington County Stands
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Washington County fared before the pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Providence County Lags In 2021 County Health Rankings
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Providence County fared before the pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
What To Know About RI's Latest Coronavirus Changes | PatchPM
By the end of May, Rhode Island businesses will be able to operate at full capacity, and the social gathering limit will be lifted.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
New Rules For Youth Sports In RI Start April 26
"High-risk" activities including wrestling and competitive cheer can go forward, and more spectators will be allowed to attend games.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic For URI Students, Staff This Weekend
More transmissible variants of the coronavirus have been identified on campus, the university said in a statement.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI To Pilot Walk-Up Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics
Rhode Islanders are still strongly encouraged to make an appointment, which guarantees they will receive a shot.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
100% Capacity, Unlimited Social Gatherings Coming To RI May 28
By May 28, Rhode Island's restaurants and businesses can return to 100 percent capacity and the social gathering limit will be lifted.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
After Dropping Longest Name, RI Could Lose Smallest State Title
Should Washington, D.C. become a state, Little Rhody would no longer be the smallest state in the union.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Here We Go Again: RI Theater Postpones Mamma Mia!, Summer Lineup
For the second year in a row, Theatre By The Sea will remain dark for the summer season because of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Police ID Victim Of Fatal Weekend Crash As Coventry Resident
The man died in the hospital following a crash on Flat River Road over the weekend.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
What To Know About South Kingstown's May 4 Bond Vote
Voters will go to the polls to decide whether to approve a $85 million bond to fund the town’s school facilities plan.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Resident To Run '59 For 59': Patch Announcements
In honor of her 59th birthday, Pat Barrett will run 59 miles - the equivalent of two-and-a-quarter marathons.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RIPTA Driver Goes Above And Beyond | Patch PM
Also: RI state beach parking passes on sale | Parking season starts May 1 in Newport | more.
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Cranston|News|
RIPTA Driver Credited With Helping Man Poised To Jump Off Bridge
Eldora Giblin stopped her Route 33 bus when she saw a man who looked like he was about to jump off the Henderson Bridge in East Providence.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Season Passes On Sale To Park At Rhode Island State Beaches
All parking passes will be connected to vehicle license plates this season, rather than a pass placed on the vehicle's windshield.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Sign Up Now: Hundreds Of COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Open In RI
Rhode Islanders can sign up for a same-day appointment Wednesday at several state-managed vaccine sites.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Dept. Of Health Awarded $1.4M To Study COVID-19 Variants
The funding comes from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention as more transmissible variants are on the rise on the state.
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