Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Pause In RI: What To Know
Health officials emphasized that the chances of a severe blood clot are extremely rare: about one in a million.
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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.
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Cranston|News|
'Broadway Is Back': PPAC Announces 2021-22 Show Schedule
"Hamilton" will return to Providence, as well as several 2020 shows that had to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Selects Rhode Island Native As New President
Marc Parlange said he has "a real sense of excitement and ambition for the future' of the university.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Halts J&J Coronavirus Vaccine Following Federal Recommendation
The decision came after federal health officials raised concerns about rare, but potentially fatal blood clots in women.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
27 RI Businesses Fined For COVID-19 Non-Compliance In March
An additional seven Rhode Islanders were fined $500 each for holding social gatherings above the current limit.
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Newport, RI|News|
$5,000 Pandemic Relief Grants Available To RI's Small Businesses
The program is funded by $20 million of Rhode Island's federal coronavirus relief money.
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Newport, RI|News|
White, Powdery Substance Found AT RI Prison | Patch PM
Also: Gov. McKee signs Act on Climate | RI adding new coronavirus vaccine appointments | more.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
SK Voters Have Until April 13 To Request A Mail Ballot
This close to the deadline, applications must be dropped off rather than mailed.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Adding 7,600 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
The new appointments will be added to the state's vaccine scheduling portal starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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Cranston|News|
White, Powdery Substance Found In RI Maximum Security Prison
The substance was intercepted before it entered the facility, a spokesperson said, and was sent for testing.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Voters Have Until April 13 To Request Mail Ballots
This close to the deadline, applications must be dropped off rather than mailed.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Governor Signs 'Act On Climate' Into Law
The law updates the state's carbon emissions reduction standards to reach net-zero by 2050.
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Newport, RI|News|
Dry Weather Brings Drought Conditions Back To Rhode Island
Residents are reminded to be extra careful to avoid starting brush fires, which spread quickly under dry conditions.
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Newport, RI|News|
RI Adding 20,000 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments | Patch PM
Also: Eligibility expanding for more hard-hit zip codes | Green Animals topiary garden reopening | more.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Historic 'Green Animals' Topiary Garden Reopens April 16
The historic site, featuring decorative topiary animals, will reopen to the public for the season.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Expanding COVID Vaccine Eligibility To Hardest-Hit Zip Codes
Starting Monday, residents aged 16 and older of more hard-hit ZIP codes can get their coronavirus vaccine.
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Newport, RI|News|
Where To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine In Rhode Island
There are several options to book a vaccine appointment in the state.
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Cranston|News|
20,000 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Opening In RI
New appointments for the state-run vaccine sites will be added after 5 p.m.
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Providence, RI|News|
East Providence Man, 56, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-95 South
Scott Vickers, crashed his motorcycle after losing control of the vehicle near the Thurber's Avenue overpass, police said.
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Cranston|News|
15 More People Charged With CARES Act Fraud In Rhode Island
To date, 23 people are accused of fraudulently applying for $31 million in federal coronavirus relief funds.
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