News to You
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Frozen Strawberries Recalled After Hepatitis A Cases
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reports the Scenic Fruit Company announced its frozen organic strawberries recalled due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses which may […]
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Gerber Infant Formula Recalled for Cronobacter
PROVIDENCE, RI — Perrigo Company announced specific lots of its Gerber infant formula recalled due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination, the RI Department of Health reports. Gerber Good Start SootheProTM […]
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Finance Committee Hears OPEB Report Today
WARWICK, RI — This afternoon the Warwick City Council Finance Committee will hear an Other Post-Employment Benefits – OPEB report and a proactive plan to meet the long-looming financial obligation. […]
Business
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Bally’s Twin River Donation Aids Kent Hospital Relief
WARWICK, RI — A $5,000 Bally’s Twin River donation Monday will help Kent Hospital continue its work with international organizations to alleviate the post-earthquake humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria. […]
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Warwick Man Wins $13K on Keno Ticket
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Warwick man won $13,500 after betting $10 on a 10-spot Keno Plus ticket at Union Avenue Shell, 200 Union Ave., Providence Tuesday. The Warwick man won […]
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Council OKs Short-Term Rental Ordinance
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council unanimously OK’d new regulations governing short-term rental properties Feb. 27, characterized as a reasonable compromise subject to change. Objections raised during discussion included […]
Schools
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CCRI President Hughes Stepping Down Aug. 31
WARWICK, RI– Thursday, Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Meghan Hughes announced she’ll step down Aug. 31, saying “the time is right,” for new leadership at the institution, headquartered […]
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Warwick Schools Resignations Claim Finance, WELC, Wyman, Curriculum Tech Chiefs
WARWICK, RI – The school district was rocked by high profile resignations Thursday, including Timothy McGrath, the Director of Finance; Julie Martin, the Principal of Warwick Early Learning Center (WELC); […]
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Bachus DUI & Assault Charges Prompt Resignation Calls
WARWICK, RI – Saturday’s Warwick Police arrest of School Committee member Karen Bachus for DUI and a subsequent assault charge has led to calls for her removal, which only she […]
All Politics are Local
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Congressman Cicilline Resigning to Lead RI Foundation
Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) will resign June 1 to lead the Rhode Island Foundation as President and CEO, cutting his seventh term in the United States House of Representatives short. […]
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Picozzi’s Swing at Merolla May Be a Strikeout
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi has built an image for himself as a no-nonsense executive taking charge of the city and cleaning up the mismanagement left behind by prior […]
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Martin Luther King Day: RI’s Homeless Need Shelter
It’s been 54 years since Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis outside the Lorraine Motel room where he was organizing a crusade against poverty, a […]
House and Home
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Warwick Real Estate Booming With National Trend
Source: WalletHub WARWICK, RI — WalletHub’s recent assessment of the best places in the U.S. to be a real estate agent place Warwick on the map at 114 out […]
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Matt Patty Team Hosts Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway
CRANSTON, RI — This Thanksgiving, The Matt Patty team launched their first annual pie giveaway for past and current clients. The real estate agency gave away 30 pies, apple and pumpkin, to past […]
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Patty: Housing Market May Be Nearing Crossroads
For the last several years, increasing home prices for sellers and low interest rates for buyers have created a historically positive housing market, but mixed metrics in the local and […]