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  • [CREDIT:Evan Blissmer] The Space X Falcon 9 rocket with its latest payload of Starlink satellites. Many reported seeing the Starlink Launch visible across RI, including Anne Pinneo Blissmer in Coventry, who posted this photo by her son, Evan.

    Starlink Launch Visible Across RI

     [CREDIT:Evan Blissmer] The Space X Falcon 9 rocket with its latest payload of Starlink satellites. Many reported seeing the Starlink Launch visible across RI, including Anne Pinneo Blissmer in Coventry, who posted this photo by her son, Evan. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Many reported seeing Space X’s Starlink Launch visible across RI Saturday as they captured the bright, fading ball of light streak through the night, though most didn’t […]

  • [CREDIT: Lakewood Baptist Church] Lincoln Smith will host a Drive-thru Food Drive to Benefit the RI Community Food Bank on Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Lakewood Baptist Church Parking Lot, 255 Atlantic Ave.

    Lakewood Baptist Yard Sale Today

     [CREDIT: Lakewood Baptist Church] Lincoln Smith will host a Drive-thru Food Drive to Benefit the RI Community Food Bank on Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Lakewood Baptist Church Parking Lot, 255 Atlantic Ave. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI —Lakewood Baptist Church is hosting its annual fundraiser today, complete with food and a bake sale, which usually sells out, till 1 p.m. Items for purchase include housewares, […]

  • [CREDIT: CODAC] U.S. Senators Reed and Whitehouse have announced $1.5M for expanding CODAC's Providence HQ and train and equip first responders in administering NARCAN.

    CODAC, First Responders Win $1.5M Opioid Grant

     [CREDIT: CODAC] U.S. Senators Reed and Whitehouse have announced $1.5M for expanding CODAC's Providence HQ and train and equip first responders in administering NARCAN. By: Warwick Post Staff

    PROVIDENCE, RI — U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announced $1.5 million in federal funds to expand CODAC headquarters and train and equip the state’s first responders to administer […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: Care New England] Dr. Jordan Hebert has joined Care New England’s leadership team as the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Kent Hospital.

    Hebert Named Kent Robotic Surgery Medical Director

     [CREDIT: Care New England] Dr. Jordan Hebert has joined Care New England’s leadership team as the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Kent Hospital. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Dr. Jordan Hebert, DO, joined Care New England’s leadership team as Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Kent Hospital Monday, CNE announced. Hebert is a board-certified, fellowship-trained minimally […]

  • [CREDIT: National Amusements] A view of the recently remodeled lobby at Showcase Cinemas Warwick.

    Showcase de Lux Warwick: Movies on New Level

     [CREDIT: National Amusements] A view of the recently remodeled lobby at Showcase Cinemas Warwick. By: Warwick Post Staff

    WARWICK, RI — If you haven’t been out to see a movie in a while, and given what’s been going on the last couple of years, that’s understandable, it might […]

  • [CREDIT: Breeze Airways] Breeze Airways will make TF Greene Airport in Warwick its home base, bringing 250 jobs and increasing state GDP.

    Breeze Airways Making TF Green its ‘Home Base’

     [CREDIT: Breeze Airways] Breeze Airways will make TF Greene Airport in Warwick its home base, bringing 250 jobs and increasing state GDP. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI – T. F. Green International Airport will soon be home base for Breeze Airways, bringing 250 full-time jobs supporting 20 non-stop routes stemming from the city, and an […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.

    Winman Opens, Bonang Retires

     [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI —  Winman Middle School reopened Sept. 6 after a $162,000 fire code upgrade addressing multiple “fire protection code issues” throughout the building. Last month, Stephen Gothberg, Director of […]

  • [CREDIT: RI Foundation] The Rhode Island Foundation is located at One Union Station in downtown Providence.

    Four Warwick Students Win Andrew Scholarships

     [CREDIT: RI Foundation] The Rhode Island Foundation is located at One Union Station in downtown Providence. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — Four Warwick students are among dozens starting college with more than $470,000 in scholarships from the Rhode Island Foundation’s new Andrew Scholarships. The Warwick winners of the […]

  • [CREDIT: WPS] Winman Middle School opens Sept. 6, after the rest of the district, as fire projection issues are fixed.

    Winman Opens Sept. 6 After ‘Fire Protection’ Work

     [CREDIT: WPS] Winman Middle School opens Sept. 6, after the rest of the district, as fire projection issues are fixed. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI –  Winman Middle School’s new school year will be delayed until Sept. 6 as district workers address multiple “fire protection code issues” in the building. Stephen Gothberg, the […]

All Politics are Local

  • Shekarchi, Rourke Win Primary Bids Tuesday

     By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE — Competitors for two offices held by top Warwick politicians are now clear, as Speaker Joseph Shekarchi and progressive Democrat leader Jennifer Rourke advance to face Republicans Dana James Traversie […]

  • [CREDIT: Warwick Post Composite] From left, Dist. 23 incumbent and Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi faces Democratic primary challenger Jackie Anderson in the Sept. 13 primary for the Dist. 23 nomination.

    Shekarchi, Anderson Vying for Dist. 23 Nomination

     [CREDIT: Warwick Post Composite] From left, Dist. 23 incumbent and Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi faces Democratic primary challenger Jackie Anderson in the Sept. 13 primary for the Dist. 23 nomination. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE — Warwick Dist. 23 Rep and Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi faces Democratic challenger Jacquelyn “Jackie” Anderson  in the Sept. 13 primary for the Dist. 23 nomination. The […]

  • [CREDIT: Frank Picozzi] Warwick has elected challenger Frank Picozzi Mayor of the City.

    Picozzi Racks Up Campaign Cash, Donates PAC Contributions

     [CREDIT: Frank Picozzi] Warwick has elected challenger Frank Picozzi Mayor of the City. By: Joe Hutnak

    WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi continued raising funds for his reelection, ending the second quarter with nearly $60,000 in his campaign coffers, according to campaign finance reports filed with […]

House and Home

  • [CREDIT: Wallethub] Wallethub has ranked Warwick 114 out of 178 in their assessment oof the best cities to be a real estate agent.

    Warwick Real Estate Booming With National Trend

     [CREDIT: Wallethub] Wallethub has ranked Warwick 114 out of 178 in their assessment oof the best cities to be a real estate agent. By: Rob Borkowski

     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 […]

  • Matt Patty Team Hosts Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway

     By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • Patty: Housing Market May Be Nearing Crossroads

     By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]