Student Banned for Shaving Head in Support of Cancer-Stricken Friend Sparks...
Officials say a shaven head violates the school’s dress code policy. A special meeting is scheduled for this evening to discuss the issue. Should an exception be made?
View ArticleObituary: Anna (Vona) Dolce, 94, Avid Golfer
Anna (Vona) Dolce, 94, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Dolce. Born in Providence, she was a...
View ArticleObituary: Anthony Carello, 82, former Cranston Police Officer
Anthony Carello, 82, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2014 at West View Nursing Home, West Warwick. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Rosario and Marianina...
View ArticleObituary: Esther F. Ferruolo-Ferragamo, 97
Esther F. Ferruolo-Ferragamo, 97, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Henry Ferragamo. Born in Cranston, Esther...
View ArticleObituary: Joseph A. Valentim Sr., Korean War Veteran
Joseph A. Valentim, Sr., went to his final reward in heaven on Monday, March 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He joined his wife of 59 years, Corinne A. (Marshall) Valentim, who preceded him...
View ArticleWhat Happened to These Mystery Gold Diggers?
The Urban Archeologist wants to know what you think happened to these men and their gold.
View ArticleCranston Company Makes Robots for America
With so much negative news about Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Foundation is highlighting business success stories across Rhode Island.
View ArticleTrending: Mom Sues Walgreens Over Son's Vicodin Death
Mom claims pharmacy kept dispensing pills for two years despite doctor's request to stop.
View ArticleWind Knocks Out Power to Thousands in Rhode Island
Winds approaching hurricane force during Wednesday storm, especially in Newport County.
View ArticleWalmart Recalls Baby Doll Over Burn Fears
The company is recalling 174,000 My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby electronic baby dolls that were sold in Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012 through March 2014.
View ArticleLatest Homes for Sale Nearby, March 26
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleA Million Times Bigger Than Any Science Fair You Have Ever Seen and It's Free!
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is the Super Bowl of STEM, featuring fan favorites like Bill Nye the Science Guy and Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe.
View ArticleNigerian Olympian Ditches Royalty to Chase Bodybuilding Dreams
Moji Oluwa was a scrawny kid inspired by the movie "Pumping Iron," so he left a royal palace as a teen and overcame countless obstacles, learning to balance physical and mental strength.
View ArticleCranston Man Must Repay $17,000 in Unemployment he Collected while Employed
Adrian George, 44, of Cranston, allegedly fraudulently collected unemployment benefits while working for a Cranston construction company.
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts Unveiling New 'PEEPS' Doughnut
Would you get in line to try out Dunkin' Donuts' new PEEPS doughnut?
View ArticleVideo: Car Goes Airborne, Crashes Into Connecticut Store
Calls to 9-1-1 moments after report seeing a car fly airborne through the parking lot at 100 mph.
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts Unveiling Easter-Themed 'PEEPS' Doughnuts
Would you get in line to try out Dunkin' Donuts' new PEEPS doughnut?
View ArticleAfter Seance on State Time, State Police Launch Probe into ACI Misconduct
Three high ranking corrections department officials and a corrections officer were put on leave after reports that they were involved in a seance on state time. Now, the investigation has expanded to...
View ArticleTwo Firefighters Killed, 18 People Injured in 9-Alarm Boston Fire
Trending on Patch is a category showcasing popular stories from across Patch's network of 900 local news sites.
View ArticleKindergarten Teacher Quits: ‘I was Part of a Broken System’
Veteran kindergarten educator Susan Sluyter realized she was teaching to data and tests— not the individual needs of her students.
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