Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Winter Storm Headed Towards Narragansett, SK: What To Know
The forecast calls for up to two feet of snow, and Gov. Dan McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay home and off the roads.
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.
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Cranston|News|
Winter Storm Headed Towards Cranston: What To Know
The forecast calls for up to two feet of snow, and Gov. Dan McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay home and off the roads.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Winter Storm Headed Towards Coventry: What To Know
The forecast calls for up to two feet of snow, and Gov. Dan McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay home and off the roads.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Winter Storm Headed Towards Bristol-Warren: What To Know
The forecast calls for up to two feet of snow, and Gov. Dan McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay home and off the roads.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Parking Bans Across Rhode Island Ahead Of Major Storm
The National Weather Service raised predicted snow totals to 18 to 24 inches across the state.
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Cranston|News|
RI's State-Run COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Sites To Close For Storm
All state-run sites will be closed all day Saturday due to the impending winter storm.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Blizzard: State Of Emergency, Travel Ban For 2 Feet Of Snow
"The best way to handle this storm is to stay home [Saturday]," Gov. Dan McKee said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Should Masks Be Taxed? One RI Lawmaker Says No
A proposed law would categorize disposable and fabric masks as clothing, making them exempt from state sales tax.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Lt. Gov. Renews Call For Gubernatorial Partnership In RI
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said that government works best when the first and second-in-command work as a team.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth's DUI Arrests Rose By Nearly 25% Last Year
Portsmouth police made 140 DUI arrests in 2021, up from 114 the year before.
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Cranston|News|
Rhode Island Receives 500K More At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Cities, towns and community organizations should receive their allotment of the latest shipment next week.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Nurses Union Urges Rhode Islanders To Get Vaccinated
The United Nurses and Allied Professionals said that getting vaccinated will reduce the intense pressure on hospitals.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Man Accused Of Sharing Child Pornography Online
William Shock, 27, was charged with two counts of distribution and one count of possession of child pornography.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Governor Names New Interim Director Of Department Of Health
Dr. James McDonald has been a familiar face to the Rhode Island public throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Data Shows Steep Decline In RI's COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
Rhode Island seems to be over the peak of the omicron surge, though there's still a long way to go.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Old Restrooms Demolished At Newport's Miantonomi Park
The long-vacant facilities were demolished earlier this week.
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Cranston|News|
Proposed RI Law Would Legalize Friendly Wagers
The law would allow for Super Bowl squares, NCAA bracket pools and other low-stakes bets made between friends.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Major Nor'Easter Could Bring 18 Inches Of Snow To Rhode Island
A winter storm watch is in effect statewide ahead of the "bomb cyclone" storm taking aim at the region.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Ahead Of 2022 Race, A History Of RI's 2nd Congressional District
Rhode Island has never had a person of color serve in the House of Representatives, and just one woman.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Seth Magaziner Changes Direction, Announces Run For U.S. Congress
Magaziner initially announced a run for Rhode Island governor back in September.
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