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  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A line of political signs outside the Coventry Town Hall Annex on Flat River Road across from Town Hall Tuesday, Nov. 5. It was still hours before Coventry 2024 Election Results were in.

    Coventry Hosts Emergency Rabies Clinic July 30

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A line of political signs outside the Coventry Town Hall Annex on Flat River Road across from Town Hall Tuesday, Nov. 5. It was still hours before Coventry 2024 Election Results were in. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI – Due to the positive rabid cat located in Coventry last week, Coventry Animal Control will be hosting an Emergency Rabies Vaccine Clinic for pets at at the […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include a Summer Kung Fu BBQ, a workshop event at Nathanael Greene Homestead, and several live music opportunities, including the continuation of Coventry’s Parks and Recreation’s Free Summer Entertainment Series.

    Coventry Community Events July 18: Local Businesses, Music

    [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include a Summer Kung Fu BBQ, a workshop event at Nathanael Greene Homestead, and several live music opportunities, including the continuation of Coventry’s Parks and Recreation’s Free Summer Entertainment Series. By: Natalie Ferland

    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.  COVENTRY, […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a Summer Family Fun Fest, a fundraiser cornhole tournament, a fundraiser car wash, and live music at Drift Bar.

    Warwick Weekend Events July 18: Fun Fest, Cornhole

    [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a Summer Family Fun Fest, a fundraiser cornhole tournament, a fundraiser car wash, and live music at Drift Bar. By: Natalie Ferland

    WARWICK, RI — This weeks’ Warwick Weekend events features a Summer Family Fun Fest, a fundraiser cornhole tournament, a fundraiser car wash, and live music Drift Bar, along with the usual Food Truck Fridays.

Business

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.

    Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from […]

  • [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.

    Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House

    [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]

  • Suzy Q’s Summit General Opens

    By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Not long after Suzy Quattrocchi and Town Council members cut the ribbon at Suzy Q’s Summit General, 25 Old Summit Road,  more than 100 hungry people from […]

Schools

  • [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.

    Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions

    [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. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools are cutting admin positions, including currently vacant roles such as Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Director of IT, cutting costs. Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department

    Warwick Schools Tech Director on Leave June 15

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools Tech Director Jeffrey Taylor has been put on leave with pay for an undisclosed “personnel issue.” When asked about Taylor, Warwick Schools Superintendent William […]

  • Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a $5.4M settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group alleging the company improperly marketed Suboxone.

    RI Co-Leads 25 States’ Education Funding Freeze Suit

    Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a $5.4M settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group alleging the company improperly marketed Suboxone. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI –Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is co-leading 23 attorneys general and two governors in a Rhode Island lawsuit to thaw the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional education funding freeze of […]

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