Poll: Should the Government Outlaw 'Revenge Porn'?
Should the practice of humiliation and harassment online be a crime?
View ArticlePatch's Most Read Stories: Most Stressed Out States; Town Battles Influx of...
The most read stories from Patch's network of 905 sites from June 8 through June 14.
View ArticleSenate Approves Littering Fine Increase to $1,000
Under the legislation, any persons convicted of a violation of littering would also be liable for the removal of all litter or ordered to pay restitution for the cost of removal.
View ArticleCity Breaks Ground on $20m Treatment Plant Upgrade
The city signed an agreement with the DEM in 2009 to make improvements at the plant to reduce phosphorous and nitrogen levels from the water at the plant.
View ArticleState: Keep Your Drones Away from Outdoor Events
To fly a drone, you need permission from the FAA before operating any drone in Rhode Island.
View ArticlePark Theatre Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Announces New Shows
Preparing to celebrate its 5th Anniversary, the Park Theatre is pleased to announce the first half of its 2014—2015 season, which features a wide-variety of shows including jazz, comedy, reggae,...
View ArticlePot Tied to More Fatal Accidents, But Is It the Cause?
More states are poised to make marijuana legal, but first they have some tough questions to face.
View ArticleFind Local Rentals on the Market, June 16
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleFather of Santa Barbara Shooting Victim Meets With Father of Killer
Photos of an emotional meeting between the fathers of one of the victims in the University of California Santa Barbara shooting spree and the father of the killer were released Monday. Richard Martinez...
View ArticleSuperintendent Blasts Cranston Teacher's Union over Stalled Contract Talks
The statement follows Friday's filing by the union of a claim of unfair labor practices with the state labor relation's board on behalf of teacher's assistants.
View ArticleStarbucks Will Pay Baristas' College Tuition
The new benefit system is equal to about $30,000 per employee, said Starbucks spokesman Jim Olson.
View ArticleSurvey Says RI is 6th Safest State in USA
Rhode Island has ranked pretty low in state-by-state economic and politically-related surveys recently, but according to WalletHub, the Ocean State is a pretty safe state to live in.
View ArticleTOP: Hoarder's Death Investigated; Cop Writes 7-Year-Old Ticket; Couple's...
A daily roundup of some of Patch's top posts.
View ArticleRI Patch Daily: State is Sixth Safest in the U.S., Littering Fines on the...
Plus, a rare, 1942 Oscar is up for auction.
View ArticleAcrobats Injured in Ringling Bros. Circus Accident Retain Lawyer
A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon where many of the injured performers will make statements and answer questions about their injuries.
View ArticleAlex and Ani Hires Execs, Plans to Create 250 New Jobs
The Cranston-based company has hired six executives and announced plans to hire 250 people over the next six months.
View ArticleTwin Tornadoes Tear Through Nebraska
Pilger, Nebraska – At least two people were killed and dozens of homes destroyed after twin tornadoes tore through Nebraska Monday night. CNN reported that the town of Pilger's business district was...
View ArticleThe Best and Worst States for Teen Drivers
Which state is the deadliest and which the safest for teen drivers?
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sale Listings, June 17
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleAnother Baby Dies In Another Hot Car: How This Happens And How To Prevent It
Even a short time in a hot car can cause heat stroke.
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