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Labor Day ’25: Trump Turns Blind Eye to Weak Job Market
Today, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, granting many a three-day weekend, a reminder of living wages, fair hours and safe conditions that unions have won for workers, as President Donald […]
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![[RIDOT] The numbers of people traveling by road and air are expected to be higher this Labor Day weekend, contributing to Labor Day Traffic.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAIwAAACMAQAAAACGu3yTAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAZSURBVEjH7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCU+gAADgawpkAAEQjT2XAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
Labor Day Traffic: When to Go, What to Know
WARWICK, RI — Labor Day traffic tests drivers’ patience and skill as Americans brave the busiest air and car travel holiday, so expert tips may come in handy. As an […]
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Warwick Weekend Events Aug. 29: Apples, Cars
Your event’s not here? You probably didn’t enter it into our calendar. Add your event to make sure we don’t miss it, then e-mail editor@warwickpost.com to give us a heads-up. WARWICK, […]
![[RIDOT] The numbers of people traveling by road and air are expected to be higher this Labor Day weekend, contributing to Labor Day Traffic.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/95-10-I-95-S-@-Cowesett-Rd-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include an apple festival, a car and motorcycle show, and two live music opportunities at Drift Bar.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Warwick-weekend-events-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Business
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CCRI Hires Former PPD Chief King As Public Safety Director
WARWICK, RI —- The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has hired former Pawtucket Police Chief Paul King as its new Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police, effective […]
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Apponaug Village Creamery Ice Cream’s Successful Summer
WARWICK, RI — Apponaug Village Creamery is enjoying steady business at its 10 Music Lane location, a shared dream come true for engaged couple Joe Trillo and Molly Newman. The […]
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Shirt Happenz Screen Print Enjoys First Summer on Rte. 3
WEST GREENWICH, RI — Shirt Happenz screen print studio has its new sign and a growing client base at its new 45 Nooseneck Hill Road shop, the result of two […]
![[CREDIT: CCRI] CCRI has named former PPD Chief Paul King its new Director of Public Safety.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/King-CCRI-Public-Safety-Director-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Apponaug Village Creamery at 10 Music Lane. The Warwick ice cream shop is enjoying a successful first summer.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Apponaug-Village-Creamery-1-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Shirtz Happenz at 45 Nooseneck Hill Road Unit 16, West Greenwich. From left, owners Robb Harrington and Pete Vellucci,](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Shirt-Happenz-2-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Schools
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CCRI Hires Former PPD Chief King As Public Safety Director
WARWICK, RI —- The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has hired former Pawtucket Police Chief Paul King as its new Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police, effective […]
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![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAAC8AQAAAAB5lo7hAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAcSURBVFjD7cExAQAAAMKg9U/taQmgAAAAAAAAbhg8AAGKF5l6AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
Committee Updates New Pilgrim High Cost to $153M
WARWICK, RI – After learning about delays for the two new high schools, the School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to amend the cost of construction for the new Pilgrim High […]
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CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed
WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
![[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CCRI-NJCAA-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
All Politics are Local
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Labor Day ’25: Trump Turns Blind Eye to Weak Job Market
Today, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, granting many a three-day weekend, a reminder of living wages, fair hours and safe conditions that unions have won for workers, as President Donald […]
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DiPetrillo May Still Get Pension as Legal Tab Hits $1M
WARWICK, RI — Warwick ran up at least $1 million to settle two cases involving former Water Department Chief Terry DiPetrillo, and those costs will go up if he’s allowed to collect a full city pension.
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What’s Open July 4th, What’s Going Down
Let’s review America’s first defiance of a tyrannical madman, to keep in mind what all the fireworks, patriotic songs, slogans and flag pins are supposed to signify:
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] WarwickPost's annual list of fireworks displays once again led our list of most-read stories for the year.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fireworks_2015_91-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Police and Fire
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Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests For Reckless Driving, DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Aug. 22 – involved charges for reckless driving, DUI, domestic B&E, and domestic assault. Here are the basics on those RI […]
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WPD Investigates Fake ‘Swatting’ Call Aug. 30
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are investigating a fake active-shooter “swatting” report at a Cliff Road home Saturday, Aug. 30, at about 2:48 a.m., claiming shots fired. The caller claimed […]
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WPD Investigates Toll Gate Road Motorcycle-Car Crash
UPDATE: Warwick Police report the motorcycle rider has been pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital. Police have not yet released the names of either the rider or the car driver, […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)