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See RI's Hardest Colleges To Get Into; Man Sentenced For Drug Ring Role: RI Tops Stories

6 days ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

RHODE ISLAND — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week. • This RI College Is Among The 8th Hardest To Get Into In The U.S.• MA Man Sentenced For Supplying Kilos Of Cocaine To RI Drug Ring• Charges Dropped Against 2 RI Men Charged In NH Man's Death At Patriots Game: See Details• M.
RI FC Facing New England Revolution For First Time: PM Patch RI

6 days ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening. This post features stories and information published in the last 24 hours. Thank you for reading Patch.com in Rhode Island. Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed: Have a news tip? Email [email protected].
A Warm Up Coming, But With Rain And High Pollen: RI Weekend Weather

6 days ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

RHODE ISLAND — Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather. Thursday, April 17 High 57, low 3214 mph winds. Friday, April 18 Partly sunny, then partly cloudy later on. High 63, low 4813 mph winds. Saturday, April 19 Breezy and cloudy, with possible rain showers. Pollen levels are expected to be high. There is a 40 percent chance of precipitation. High 76, low 4814 mph winds. Sunday, April 20 High 61, low 3614 mph winds.
What To Know About RI FC Facing New England Revolution For First Time In U.S. Open Cup

6 days ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

PAWTUCKET, RI — Rhode Island FC will have its first meeting against the New England Revolution when they meet in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket on May 6 or 7. The official date and kickoff time for the game is expected to be confirmed later Thursday. The Revolution are 9-4-3 against USL Championship teams and also won the U.S. Open Cup in 2007. They also reached the finals in 2001 and 2006.
Boston Marathon 2025: Meet The Runners From Cranston

1 week ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

CRANSTON, RI — Twelve Cranston runners will take part in the 2025 Boston Marathon. The city has 12 representatives in the April race, which takes place on Patriots Day, April 21. You can see the list of Cranston residents running below. Runners Cara Cavazza, 47Lynn Cousineau, 62Shayna Cousineau, 26Daniel Fanous, 29Julia Hazian, 23Shannon Krasnowiecki, 58Steven Letterle, 30Jason Moura, 41Keegan Reilly, 23Griffin Shoemaker, 26Isabella Zito, 21Jamie Zito, 54. Have a news tip?
Strangulation; Drug Charges; Felony Shoplifting: Cranston Police Log

1 week ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Jan. 28 and Jan. 31. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Jan. 28Find out what's happening in Cranstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch. 6:19 p.m. — Heather Hazard, 47, of Cranston, was charged with possession of fentanyl. Police said the arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on Narragansett Boulevard.
RWU Computer Science, Cybersecurity & Networking Double Major Shapes Campus Life, Rethinks Wearable Tech

1 week ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

By Jordan J. Phelan '19 April 16, 2025Find out what's happening in Bristol-Warrenfor free with the latest updates from Patch. BRISTOL, R.I. – Riley King has built a reputation at Roger Williams University as a trailblazer who maximizes his academic and extracurricular opportunities to create meaningful impact on campus. No stranger to solving complex problems under pressure, the senior from Bow, N.H. has fused technical expertise and innovation with leadership throughout his time at RWU.
Lyrid Meteors Blaze As Shooting Star Shows Return: What To Know In RI

1 week ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

RHODE ISLAND — After a three-month drought, meteor showers are back, starting with the Lyrids, which peak overnight Monday and Tuesday. Whether you’ll be able to see the shooting star show, known for its fireballs, depends on weather conditions in Rhode Island. Mostly cloudy skies are expected both nights, so hopefully some of the meteors will still be visible in Rhode Island.
Baby Food Recalled; Do You Feed Your Child This Popular Brand?: PM Patch RI

1 week ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening. This post features stories and information published in the last 24 hours. Thank you for reading Patch.com in Rhode Island. Find out what's happening in Cranstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch. Find out what's happening in Cranstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.
WaterFire Returns To Providence: See The 2025 River Lighting Schedule

1 week ago | patch.com | Jimmy Bentley

PROVIDENCE, RI β WaterFire will return to Providence next month, kicking off with a full lighting along the river at Waterplace Park and downtown. The 2025 WaterFire season will have six full lightings of the Providence River and several partial lightings, organizers said.