Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Ranks 24th Among The States: Here’s Why
The rankings assess Rhode Island and other states across eight categories and 71 metrics.
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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Warwick, RI|News|
Texas Man Dies After Being Struck By A Car On The Highway In Warwick
Rhode Island State Police say the Texas man was a passenger, but got out of the car while it was still in motion.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 DUIs; Shoplifting; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between April 12 and April 18.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Architecture Major Draws Inspiration From Inviting Community Spaces
Senior Lindsay Gaiser aims to build community by designing buildings that center knowledge and the exchange of ideas.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New Training Academy Opens For Baseball, Softball Players: PM Patch RI
Also: RI has worst marks in U.S. on housing affordability, availability report card; URI women's lacrosse shows promise in first season.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
West Warwick, RI|News|
West Warwick Baseball, Softball Training Camp Off To Strong Start
Terence Bain has a passion for baseball, and is using it to help over 200 children find confidence in the game they love.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Housing Affordability And Availability Report Card Is In
Realtor.com assigned letter grades to tell potential homebuyers what markets are best for affordability and housing availability.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Women's Lacrosse Makes Big Strides In First NCAA Season
"Within five or six years, we want to compete for the conference championship," URI Head Coach Jenna Slowey says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
See Lane Closures, Detours For Tower Hill Road Bridge Project
State officials said access to local businesses along the Route 1 corridor will be maintained at all times during the closures.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
REAL ID Deadline This Week: What You Need To Know To Get One In RI
Here is what you need to know to be REAL ID compliant in Rhode Island by the deadline.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: From The Lab To The Commencement Stage: Jules Gerstner Reflects On Her RWU Journey
Jules Gerstner discovered new passions as she blended sciences, art, and leadership at Roger Williams University
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
This Is The Top Dog Name In Rhode Island: PM Patch RI
Also: RI attorney general suing Trump administration over freeze on wind power project approvals; local brewery wins at World Beer Cup.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Town Of Portsmouth: See The Town Administrator's Proposed Budget
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
This Is The Top Dog Name In Rhode Island, Report Says
Call this name in Rhode Island, and who knows might come running — a French bulldog, a Labrador or golden retriever, or a corgi or poodle.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI AG Joins 17 Of His Colleagues Suing Trump Over Wind Energy Freeze
"Despite its affinity for hot air, this administration’s attack on wind is not unexpected," Attorney General Peter Neronha says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cumberland, RI|News|
RI Brewery Takes Home Silver Medal At World Beer Cup
Widely regarded as the “Olympics of Beer,” the World Beer Cup is the largest beer competition in the world.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 Assaults; 2 DUIs; Shoplifting; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between April 7 and April 12.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rain All Week; Flooding, A Thunderstorm Possible: RI Weekly Weather
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Civil Engineering Major Focuses On Sustainable Solutions For Communities
Senior Romuald Cadet is interested in designing solutions to improve agriculture, address climate change, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Who Is RI's Richest Person?; A Top Brunch Spot: RI Top Stories
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
