Newport, RI|News|
Christmas 2021: Where To Watch Your Favorite Holiday Specials
From Frosty the Snowman to Charlie Brown to the Grinch to the Griswolds, Patch has your guide to this year's Christmas movies and specials.
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
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Newport, RI|News|
'Sparkling Lights At The Breakers' Returns For 2nd Season
For the second year in a row, the magic of the holidays in Newport spilled out onto the lawn in a glittering display.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Thanksgiving Store Hours '21: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Rhode Island stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Lawmaker Calls For U.S. Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Olympics
Jim Langevin said sending dignitaries to the games would "legitimize the Chinese Communist Party's grave civil and human rights abuses."
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Route 6-10 'Flyover' Ramp Opens In Providence
The "missing" ramp will eliminate the need for drivers to cut through Olneyville to get between Route 10 North and Route 6 West.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Best Times To Get Out Of Rhode Island For Thanksgiving 2021
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of Providence will help you avoid any delays.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Gas Prices At Historic Highs Ahead Of Thanksgiving Travel In MA
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this turkey day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Opinion: Honor The Commitment To Cut Transportation Pollution
"It isn't a political landscape that dictates what we must do here; it is the physical reality of the world in which we are living."
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Rhode Islanders Say Thank You: 30 Days Of Gratitude
We asked Patch readers who they're grateful for. Here's what your neighbors had to say.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South County Says Thank You: 30 Days Of Gratitude
We asked Patch readers who they're grateful for. Here's what your neighbors in Newport had to say.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Says Thank You: 30 Days Of Gratitude
We asked Patch readers who they're grateful for. Here's what your neighbors in Cranston had to say.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newporters Say Thank You: 30 Days Of Gratitude
We asked Patch readers who they're grateful for. Here's what your neighbors in Newport had to say.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Gas Prices At Historic Highs Ahead Of Thanksgiving Travel In RI
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this turkey day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Long Waits At RI Emergency Rooms: Seek Care In The Right Place
With flu season getting into full swing and COVID-19 cases climbing, it's important to only go to the emergency room for true emergencies.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI State Workers Could Get $3K For Getting Vaccinated | Patch PM
Also: 5 police departments awarded federal community policing grants | 'Ham4Ham' lottery opens this week | more.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Police Departments Receive $750K Grants For Community Policing
Five police departments in the state received grants from the Department of Justice, totaling $750,000.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Police Receive $250,000 Grant For Community Policing
Five police departments in the state received grants from the Department of Justice, totaling $750,000.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
$10 'Hamilton' Lottery Coming To Rhode Island
A limited number of tickets will be available for $10 for the shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
See Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century’s Longest, In Massachusetts
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New Delta Flights To Launch From T.F. Green To NYC
Three time per day, Delta Air Lines will offer service from Rhode Island to LaGuardia Airport.
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