URI Names No. 1 Public University In New England: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 48 hours.

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• URI Named No. 1 Public University In New England: WSJ Rankings: The University of Rhode Island was also ranked the 35th-best public university in the U.S., according to the Wall Street Journal.
• RI Sees 1st Human Case Of EEE Of 2024, 2nd Case Of West Nile Virus: The DEM encouraged Rhode Islanders to take preventive action to reduce mosquito exposure. See some tips to stay safe.
• RI Man Admits To Having More Than 1,300 Child Pornography Files: Mark Peterson, 46, of North Providence, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Narragansett Police Working Towards Re-Accreditation
• Town Of South Kingstown: Old Mountain Field Master Plan Meeting Approaching
• Mayor Hopkins Defeats Fenton-Fung In Cranston Republican Primary
• Whitehouse, Morgan Move On To General In U.S. Senate Primaries In RI
• Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings In Cranston Closes
• South Kingstown Exploring Using Vacant Schools, Public Buildings For Affordable Housing
• Roger Williams University: Marine Biology, Chemistry Undergrads Collaborate To Publish Pioneering Research On Marine Aquarium Trade.

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