Cranston|News|
Opinion: To Ensure Quality Of Care, Rate Reviews Are Needed
"Our system is understaffed and under-supported, and it is hurting our residents, particularly Rhode Island’s most vulnerable."
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Rachel is a lifelong Rhode Islander with a soft spot for the ocean and baby animals. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with degrees in Journalism, Political Science and French. She worked at several news outlets in Rhode Island before coming to Patch in January 2019. She loves exploring all of Rhode Island's many food offerings, biking and traveling to warm places.
Rachel covers Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Portsmouth, Narragansett-South Kingstown, Bristol-Warren and Tiverton-Little Compton.
Have a story idea? Email: rachel.nunes@patch.com
Posting Activity
Cranston|News|
CVS Agrees To Address Accessibility Issues In COVID-19 Vaccine Portal
The site made it difficult to make an appointment for screen reader users or those who have trouble with a mouse.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Gas Prices Fall By Double Digits In A Week
The average price is close to falling below $4 per gallon in Rhode Island, after dropping by eleven cents in a week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Campgrounds Open For The Season
Burlingame, Charlestown Breachway, Fishermen’s Memorial and George Washington Memorial State Campgrounds opened for the season April 8.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
See The Rhode Island License Plate Designs That Didn't Make The Cut
The Division of Motor Vehicles released all 940 designs, submitted by hundreds of Rhode Islanders.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
David Letterman Praises RI Hospital After Taking A Tumble In PVD
Letterman said he has "nothing but lovely things to say" about Rhode Island Hospital's emergency department.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Kinder Chocolate Products Recalled For Salmonella Concerns
The products were sold in BJ's Wholesale Club stores and Big Y Supermarkets.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Lawmaker: Drivers Shouldn't Pay For Newly Designed License Plates
The updated take on the long-running "wave" design will be rolled out starting this summer.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Increased Parental, Family Leave Greenlit By Rhode Island Senate
The bill's sponsor called the move "the right thing to do" for Rhode Island families.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Plastic Bag Ban Again Approved By Rhode Island Senate
The Senate also approved a bill to exempt reusable bags from Rhode Island sales tax.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport To Replace Aging Parking Meters In Time For Summer Season
By the start of paid parking on May 1, the single-space meters will be replaced by pay-by-plate kiosks.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett To Host Eco-Depot April 23
Household hazardous waste, electronic waste, scrap metal and certain household items will be collected for safe disposal or donation.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Road Work Underway On Little Compton's Maple Avenue
Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Registration Open For 2022 Warren Summer Camp
Camp runs from June 27 to August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Lane Closure For Bridge Repairs On Cranston's Route 37
Crews need to repair a joint on the bridge that carries the highway over the Washington Secondary Bike Path.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett To Hold Peace Vigil For Ukraine
The Town of Narragansett will hold a peace vigil for Ukraine at the town gazebo on April 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island's 2022-23 PreK Lottery Opens
The program is open to four-year-old children who live in eligible communities across the state.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
RWU Announces $20 Million Partnership With Cummings Foundation
This is one of the largest partnerships with Cummings Foundation outside of Massachusetts, where the Foundation is headquartered.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rhode Island's New License Plate Design Looks Pretty Familiar
Rhode Islanders weren't ready to say goodbye to the iconic wave design.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Former RI Gov. Raimondo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo credited her vaccine and booster for preventing severe symptoms.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
