Cranston|News|
Full Harvest Supermoon And Lunar Eclipse: What To Know In RI
On the 18th, when the moon still looks big and bright, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
URI Names No. 1 Public University In New England: PM Patch RI
Also: EEE, West Nile Virus cases; Man admits having more than 1,300 child pornography files; election results; a pizza shop closes; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
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.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
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.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
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.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Old Mountain Field Master Plan Meeting Approaching
The public is invited to attend the third public presentation of the Old Mountain Field master plan with discussion on accessibility.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Police Working Towards Re-Accreditation
A team of assessors from the RI Police Accreditation Commission will visit the Narragansett Police Department and invites public feedback.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Mayor Hopkins Defeats Fenton-Fung In Cranston Republican Primary
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will move on to face Democratic challenger Robert Ferri in November, according to unofficial results.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
Whitehouse, Morgan Move On To General In U.S. Senate Primaries In RI
Also see election results for mayor, state senate, and representative primaries in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings In Cranston Closes
The pizza shop at Garden City was the franchise's only Rhode Island location.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Exploring Using Vacant Schools, Public Buildings For Affordable Housing
Town officials say there are three public properties in South Kingstown under consideration.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Marine Biology, Chemistry Undergrads Collaborate To Publish Pioneering Research On Marine Aquarium Trade
Student conducts research on cyanide exposure in marine fish in an effort to help curb illegal fishing practices.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Election 2024: South Kingstown, RI Primary Voter Guide
Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Election 2024: Providence, RI Primary Voter Guide
Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in Providence, Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Election 2024: Cranston, RI Primary Voter Guide
Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
Election 2024: Rhode Island Primary Voter Guide
Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Beautiful Week With Possibly No Rain: RI Weekly Weather Forecast
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: Rhode Island Universities Receive $3 Million NSF Grant To Launch The R.I. Research Administration Collaborative
See exciting news on the future of university research in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy; Future Of RI Store In Doubt
With its bankruptcy filing on Monday, Big Lots warned that store closings are coming. Get the details here.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Pawtucket, RI|News|
Justice Department Monitoring Elections In Pawtucket
Justice Department officials from the civil rights division will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
