Heartbreaking Crime: Violent Acts Across America
Several shocking incidents of violent crime are being tried in courts across the country.
View ArticleVIDEO: Dad Builds Backyard Luge You Have to See to Believe
Endless winter got you down? Don't tell that to Long Island resident Jay Venini who built a luge track in his backyard, much to the
View ArticleBoy, 13, Saves Two Friends who Fell Through Ice
Local firefighters and the parents of two 13-year-old boys who fell through the ice on Potowomut Pond Sunday are calling Riley Beard a hero.
View ArticleTrending: 13-Year-Old Saves Friends Who Fell Through Ice
By Mark SchieldropNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island – It all happened in less than a minute.Three 13-year-old boys were walking on the ice on Potowomut Pond on Sunday afternoon.They had a sleepover the...
View ArticleFind Local Rentals on the Market, March 3
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View Article15-Minute Meal: Broiled Salmon with Asparagus
If you're short on time, this one's easy to cook (and clean).
View ArticleVolunteers Needed for Multiple Sclerosis Walk
A great volunteer opportunity in your community.
View ArticleRhode Island Governor Joining Obama in Connecticut This Week to 'Raise the Wage'
The president will be joined by governors from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont at an event to call for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
View ArticleAs Tensions in Ukraine Rise, a Community Watches and Waits
For many local Ukrainian families, news overseas hits close to home.
View ArticleTrending: Teen Sues Parents for School Tuition, Living Expenses
By Jason Koestenblatt Morristown, New Jersey – What obligations do parents have to a teenager on the verge of adulthood? Rachel Canning, 18, a high school senior is suing her parents. Canning is...
View ArticleCould Mental Health Screenings Help Prevent Teen Tragedies?
Following the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook in 2012, high school students in Newtown, Conn., will now receive mental health screenings.
View ArticleTrending: 5-Year-Old Gets Unhappy Meal at McDonald's
Trending on Patch is a category showcasing popular stories from across Patch's network of 900 local news sites.
View ArticleBond Rating Boost — Moody's Removes Cranston's Negative Outlook
Moody's affirms Cranston's A2 rating, cites pension deal with retirees, improving finances.
View ArticleOP ED: Marijuana, as the Next Big Tobacco, Risks Disaster
An op ed by Heidi Heilman, New England Field Director for Smart Approaches to Marijuana, founded by Congressman Patrick Kennedy.
View ArticleStokes Appointed as Cranston's Youth Services Librarian
Gail Stokes had been the Youth Services Librarian at the Mount Pleasant branch of Providence Community Library since 2010.
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sale Listings, March 4
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleBill Would Greenlight Digital Insurance ID for Motorists
Many major insurance companies now offer digital insurance cards through mobile apps.
View ArticleMoms To Staples: Guns Don't Belong in the Aisles With Notebooks And Pencils
By Susan PetroniA gun control advocacy group is demanding that Staples no longer allow customers to carry guns in stores.Members of the Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in...
View ArticleDo You Want Julie Tremmel Back at WJAR-TV?
Tremmel was fired last month after she did a handstand on live television.
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