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  • RIDOT has begun a $36M repaving project along the entire stretch of I-295 from Cumberland to Warwick.

    RIDOT: Rte. 295 Lanes Closed at Exit 20

     RIDOT has begun a $36M repaving project along the entire stretch of I-295 from Cumberland to Warwick. By: Rob Borkowski

    CUMBERLAND — Starting today, RIDOT is temporarily leaving two Rte. 295 lanes closed, one in each direction, at the Mendon Road Bridge (Route 122/Exit 20). The lane reductions will create […]

  • [CREDIT: FDA] Te RIDOH warned that Kraft Singles American Cheese Recalled this week may leave wrapper remnants when opened, a choking hazard.

    Kraft Singles American Cheese Recalled for Choking Hazard

     [CREDIT: FDA] Te RIDOH warned that Kraft Singles American Cheese Recalled this week may leave wrapper remnants when opened, a choking hazard. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI —Kraft Heinz has announced its Kraft Singles American Cheese recalled this week because packaging may leave wrapper remnants when opened, a choking hazard. recalled bout 83,800 cases of […]

  • This Warwick Weekend features a book sale and Pilgrim fooball streaming.

    Warwick Weekend: Football Stream, Book Sale

     This Warwick Weekend features a book sale and Pilgrim fooball streaming. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend boasts a three-day library book sale, Pilgrim football streaming, food trucks and art, and a fair chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. The weather forecast for this Warwick […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: CNE] Cynthia Ring has been named Care New England’s new EVP Chief People Officer.

    Ring Named CNE EVP Chief People Officer

     [CREDIT: CNE] Cynthia Ring has been named Care New England’s new EVP Chief People Officer. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — Care New England (CNE) has named Cynthia Ring, MBA, its new CNE EVP Chief People Officer. Care New England runs six Rhode Island hospitals and care centers, including Kent […]

  • [CREDIT: Kent Hospital] From left, Retired Foster, RI Police Chief John Murray and Al Stanford, volunteer at Kent Hospital's infusion center, where he comforted Murray and his wife. The couple surprised Stanford July 14, 2023.

    Kent Hospital Volunteer Recognized for Service

     [CREDIT: Kent Hospital] From left, Retired Foster, RI Police Chief John Murray and Al Stanford, volunteer at Kent Hospital's infusion center, where he comforted Murray and his wife. The couple surprised Stanford July 14, 2023. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Al Stanford, 94, Kent Hospital volunteer at the Women & Infants infusion center for years comforting patients with his humor and talks, was surprised by one couple […]

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

    Showcase Offers $4 Movies on National Cinema Day

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

    WARWICK, RI — Showcase Cinemas celebrates National Cinema Day Sunday, Aug. 27 with $4 tickets for any movie, even Gran Turismo, in any format at all Showcase Cinemas including its […]

Schools

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    Warwick Varsity Sports Wrap-up: Sept. 19, 2023

     warwick-varsity-sports By: Joe Hutnak

    WARWICK, RI — Here’s your recap of Warwick varsity sports for Sept. 19, 2023, as reported on the Rhode Island Interscholastic League website. Football: Hendricken, Pilgrim notch wins Bishop Hendricken […]

  • Council Update: An Historic Vote for High Schools Bond

     By: Steve McAllister

    Editor’s note: The Council Update is a twice-monthly update on Council meetings and developments from Warwick City Council President Steve McAllister. The column is written after each council meeting, twice a month. This […]

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    Council Releases $350M New High Schools Bonds

     warwick-city-hall By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council voted 8-1 to release $350 million in building bonds for two new high schools Monday, though a new estimate shows the voter-approved plan […]

All Politics are Local

  • [CREDIT: Rep. Cicilline's Office] Congressmen David Cicilline and Seth Magaziner following the latter's election to succeed Rep. James Langevin representing RI's 2nd Congressional District in November 2022. Cicilline will resign his post in June to lead the RI Foundation.

    Congressman Cicilline Resigning to Lead RI Foundation

     [CREDIT: Rep. Cicilline's Office] Congressmen David Cicilline and Seth Magaziner following the latter's election to succeed Rep. James Langevin representing RI's 2nd Congressional District in November 2022. Cicilline will resign his post in June to lead the RI Foundation. By: Rob Borkowski

    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. […]

  • Picozzi’s Swing at Merolla May Be a Strikeout

     By: Joe Hutnak

    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 […]

  • [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial in Washington D.C. By King's reckoning, the evils of racism, poverty and war were intertwined, and King was determined to oppose them all.

    Martin Luther King Day: RI’s Homeless Need Shelter

     [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial in Washington D.C. By King's reckoning, the evils of racism, poverty and war were intertwined, and King was determined to oppose them all. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    Airport Connector Wrong-Way Driver Faces DUI Charge

     [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police stopped an Airport Connector wrong-way driver of a white 2019 Dodge Ram  Aug. 21 at 11:46 p.m., charging him with DUI. When Officer Charles Vella […]

  • The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

    Loosed Granite Blocked Rte. 95 North Thursday A.M.

     The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — Loosed granite blocked Rte. 95 North – all but one lane – at Thurbers Avenue this a.m. after a flatbed’s straps broke, State Police report. Troopers from […]

  • RI Trooper Log arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

    RI Trooper Log: Felony Assault, Embezzlement

     RI Trooper Log arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log arrests Sept. 10 – 16  concerning Warwick involved charges of  embezzlement, shoplifting, felony assault and conspiracy, and driving with a suspended license. Here are the […]