Cranston|News|
Weekend Snowstorm: Up To 8 Inches To Follow Icy, Snowy Mix Across RI
Snow totals late Saturday night into Sunday could more than double what was expected during Thursday's fast-moving system.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com
Twitter: @PatchBentley
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Newport, RI|News|
Newport Restaurant Group Donates $71K To Fight Food Insecurity
Recipients include the Aquidneck Community Table, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, RI Community Food Bank, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
More Snow, Sleet On The Way: Rhode Island Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
See RI School Closings, Distance Learning Days Due To Winter Storm
Most RI school districts that have made a decision canceled school Tuesday, though some are choosing to have virtual learning days.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Man Hit By Driver Having Medical Emergency, Police Say: PM Patch RI
Also: How RI could be affected by plan to dismantle Education Department; a messy snowstorm is coming; see when it will feel like spring.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Man Struck By Driver Experiencing A Medical Emergency: Police
Newport police say a 50-year-old Middletown woman experienced a medical emergency while driving, veered off the road, and struck a man.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
How RI Could Be Affected By Plan To Dismantle Education Department
President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to dismantle the Department of Education.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Enacts Parking Ban Ahead Of Winter Storm
Snow is expected to stick immediately on the roadways given the cold temperatures, and driving conditions will deteriorate quickly.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Icy, Snowy, Messy Thursday Mix Across RI: See Storm Timeline
Travel could be treacherous at times making it a tough call for schools across the state.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
When Will It Feel Like Spring In Rhode Island?
The first weeks of spring may feel more like winter across the northern half of the United States, including Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Admits To Trafficking Fentanyl-Laced Drugs
Toxicology reports show seized drugs included 29.4 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and xylazine.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Church Finds Temporary Home After Massive Fire: PM Patch RI
Also: A gas leak at Providence Place; see how many guns TSA agents seized at T.F. Green; child molestation and cyberstalking charges; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
4 Guns Seized At RI T.F. Green International Airport In 2024: TSA
TSA officials say 94 percent of the firearms seizures at U.S. airports were loaded weapons.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Child Molestation; Cyberstalking; DUI: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Jan. 23 and Thursday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Alum Derek Dandurand Shapes The Future Of Historic Landmarks
At just 36 years old, Derek Dandurand has already made an indelible mark on the field of historic preservation and construction management.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
CVS Evacuated After Gas Leak At Providence Place Mall
According to Providence fire officials, someone in the CVS at Providence Place smelled gas, resulting in the evacuation.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Church Finds New Home After Fire Displaces Congregation
"We know that this is not the end of our story," Pastor Kpehe Percy Ballah says. "We will not allow this fire to stop us from serving."
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Launches New Online Short-Term Rental Portal
Newport officials say the portal attempts to streamline registration and compliance of the city’s roughly 360 recorded short-term rentals.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Dog Food Recalled: High School Hires Ex-Patriot To Coach: PM Patch RI
Also: State representative accused of drunken driving; how to help police department win $12k grant for K-9; impacts of tariffs; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI State Rep. Enrique Sanchez Charged With DUI In Cranston: Reports
Cranston police share body cam footage of the arrest of state Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D-Providence).
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
