RI Child Drowns, Another Survives In Close Call At Pool| Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.

Cranston Toddler, 2, Nearly Drowns In Pool Due To Neglect: DCYF

The incident happened in the family's above-ground pool July 19.

5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Pulled From Pool In West Warwick

Foul play is not suspected in the boy's death, but the Department of Children, Youth and Families was notified.

Newport Heads Back To School: By The Numbers

Newport is "back, ready to learn," Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermaine said.

East Providence Recreation Center Reopening

While in the recreation center and during recreation center programs, members and staff are required to wear face coverings.

Back To School: Portsmouth's First Few Weeks

Despite a few bumps in the road, Portsmouth students and staff are happy to be back in classrooms, Supt. Thomas Kenworthy said.