Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Has No Affordable Cities Left, Says Realtor.com
The lack of affordable homes is due to construction and zoning hurdles, according to Realtor.com.
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Across Rhode Island|News|
'Real Housewives Of Rhode Island' Cast Revealed
Bravo released the identities of the cast for season one of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island State Rep. O’Brien Renews Call To Arm Public College Police Officers
Rep. William W. O’Brien cited a state police report.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island No. 2 In Nation For Speed-Related Crashes: Study
Only one other state for its percentage of fatal crashes involving speeding, the study determined.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Johnson & Wales Takes Star Turn In 'Hell's Kitchen'
Contestants will compete to get a dish on the menu of a special Johnson & Wales dinner service, the school said.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Scammers Spoofing Coventry Police Department Phone Number: Cops
The scammers pretend to be with the sheriff's department, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
$750K In Grants To Promote Grade School Food Recycling
The plan is to add Plan is to add 11 Rhode Island towns.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
More Moringa Leaf Powder Recalled: Rhode Island Department of Health
It's the second recall of moringa leaf powder in seven days.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
AI Reading License Plates For MA Cops: Report
Dozens of Massachusetts police departments are using license plate reading cameras, according to NBC Boston.
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North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Man Among 14 Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Sports Gambling Ring Takedown: AG
A soldier in the Lucchese crime family led the nationwide gambling operation, according to the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Here Are The Top 6 Nursing Homes In RI, According To U.S. News & World Report
The 2026 ratings include 17 quality measures for both short-term and long-term care facilities.
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Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Man Gets 15 Years For Trading Sex Pics And Videos With New Jersey Girl
The Warwick man tried to "entice a minor to engage in sexual activity," the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Connecticut Woman Shot To Death In Providence
Police had a suspect in custody in connection with the shooting.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
East Providence Restaurateur Running For Governor: WPRI
Gov. Dan McKee is up for reelection next year.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Pizzeria Manager Hid Video Camera In Restaurant's Restroom: Police
An employee discovered the cellphone in the restroom, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks: When To See Fireballs Over RI Skies
Skywatchers can expect to see 10 or 15 meteors an hour streak across the sky.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks: When To See Fireballs Over MA Skies
Skywatchers can expect to see 10 or 15 meteors an hour streak across the sky.
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Charlestown, RI|News|
Bonnita B. (Bonnie) Van Slyke — Charlestown Town Council Candidate
Van Slyke is a freelance copy editor, technical writer, and publications specialist
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Charlestown, RI|News|
Laura Rom — Charlestown Town Council Candidate
Rom served two terms on the Portsmouth School Committee.
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Charlestown, RI|News|
Jill Fonnemann — Charlestown Town Council Candidate
Fonnemann is the beverage director at the Charlestown Rathskeller Tavern
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