Cranston|News|
RI Surpasses $100M In Rental Assistance Program
Nearly 14,000 residents in need of assistance with their rent or utility bills have received financial assistance to date.
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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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Reflective Vests, Leashes Available To Little Compton Residents
The free pedestrian safety supplies come thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Rhode Island Could Be Reaching Peak Of COVID-19 Surge
The latest weekly data from the Rhode Island Department of Health showed declining case rates in the state.
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Cranston|News|
Providence Men Accused Of Assaulting Mail Carrier
A federal indictment accused the pair of trying to steal a package containing cocaine from a U.S. Postal Carrier.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New RI Voter District Maps Move To State Lawmakers
House and Senate lawmakers will now approve or reject the new local and federal voter district maps.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
MA Contractor Sentenced For RI-Involved Tax Fraud
From 2015 to 2018, Richard Karski used a Rhode Island check cashing business to avoid paying taxes on $1.9M in personal and business income.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Rep. Jim Langevin Won't Seek Re-Election
The 11-term U.S. congressman was the first quadriplegic to be elected to the House of Representatives.
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Cranston|News|
McKee To Give First State Of The State Address: Where To Watch
The new Rhode Island governor will address the public at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Newport, RI|News|
Jan. 17 Storm Brought Coastal Flooding, Minor Snowfall To RI
The snow was gone as quickly as it arrived in many areas after changing over to rain Monday morning.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
400K More At-Home COVID-19 Tests Arrive In Rhode Island
70 percent of the tests will go to cities and towns for distribution; the remainder will go to community organizations.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Tiverton, Little Compton
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Portsmouth
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
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Newport, RI|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Newport
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Police, AG Investigate Sudden Death In Cranston
There were no preliminary signs of foul play, police said.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Narragansett, SK
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Frigid Weather Returns To RI Ahead Of MLK Day Storm
Wind gusts up to 45 mph will bring the wind chill down into the negative teens.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Cranston
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Coventry
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
MLK Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Bristol, Warren
While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff