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![[CREDIT: WPD] WPD Colors Cruiser: Warwick Police have painted a puzzle design on a cruiser to demonstrate their support for people with autism and their families during Autism Awareness Month in April.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WPD-Colors-Cruiser-Autism-Awareness-1-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — In honor of Autism Awareness Month in April, the Warwick Police Department has decked out a WPD cruiser in a colorful puzzle design with the help of […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post Composite] This Warwick Weekend starts with an egg hunt and art, a few fundraising parties and wraps with a concert.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Warwick-Weekend-March-31-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Weekend festivities start with an egg hunt at Kent YMCA and art at Warwick Mall before wrapping up with a church concert to aid the RI […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post composite] Several Warwick charities are among dozens participating in the four-day 401 Gives fundraising drive online.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/401-Gives-Warwick-Charities-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Friday, 401Gives, United Way of RI’s four-day giving marathon supporting local charities, begins taking donations, and several Warwick charities and state-wide non-profit organizations hope you can help. […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Mike Wuerger, Chief Operations Officer for Breeze Airways, thanked Governor Dan McKee, Speaker Joseph Shekarchi , Senate President Peter Ruggierio, RIAC CEO and President Iftikhar and the General Assembly for their help establishing a Breeze Airways base of operations at T.F. Green Airport.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Breeze-Airways-Base-TF-Green-Airport-03-29-03-5-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI—Breeze Airways’s base of operations at T.F. Green International Airport began its first day today, bringing in 250 full time jobs and 20 non-stop routes. Governor Dan McKee, Breeze Airways Chief Operations […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – Gov. Dan McKee today announced the the first congressional district special election filling the seat soon to be vacated by Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI),as Sept. 5 (primary) […]
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative and Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston) and Rep. Joseph J. […]
![[CREDIT: Gaspee Days] More than 50 children signed up for a past Gaspee Days Walking Tour. This year, only 25 signed up.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gapee-Days-Walking-Tour-1-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The Gaspee Days Walking Tour, the usual kickoff point for Gaspee Day events starring students garbed in period attire, telling the stories of colonial Pawtuxet Village, has […]
SMITHFIELD, RI — On Thursday, March 30, RIDOT plans to shift travel lanes to the northern half of the George Washington Highway (Route 116) Bridge, between Harris Road and West […]
PROVIDENCE – A North Kingstown contractor who “flipped houses,” and his wife have been charged in federal court with scheming to conceal substantial assets from U.S. Bankruptcy Court, money laundering […]
WARWICK, RI — Officer Nicholas Manocchio arrested a Volkswaken Jetta driver for DUI after a three-car crash on Bald Hill Road Feb. 24 at 7:49 p.m. Manocchio arrived on the […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Communities and the calls their fire stations respond to grow, but some facilities are outdated and need upgrades to better serve communities, needs U.S. Senator Jack Reed […]
Editor’s note: The following column 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 […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] Safe Harbor Greenwich Bay Marina is among 8 receiving grants helping pump-out boats and 59 facilities across Narragansett Bay, including Safe Harbor Greenwich Bay Marina:](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Warwick-Marina-Greenwich-Bay-Marina-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced $104,769 in matching grants to eight communities and marinas to help expand and maintain boat pump-out facilities, including a Warwick […]
![[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)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Officer Derek Hagopian arrested the driver of a red Ford Ranger on a DUI charge Feb. 20 at 7:44 p.m. after spotting its rear-end sticking into […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — Trinity Repertory Company has scored another triumph with “The Inferior Sex,” an amusing and provocative exploration of female empowerment. The setting is a women’s magazine in 1972. […]
Editor’s note: The following RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not […]
The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of March 25-31, 2023. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT‘s Travel Advisories website for a full […]
![[CREDIT: RI Lottery] RI Lottery reports a Warwick woman won $100,000 after buying a "Pinball Wizard" instant scratch ticket at Dave's Marketplace in Warwick.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Warwick-Woman-Wins-100K-ticket-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick woman won $100,000 playing the “Pinball Wizard” Instant Game, the RI Lottery announced today. The woman purchased the winning ticket at Dave’s Marketplace, 18 Airport […]
![[CREDIT:CDC] The FDA has cleared COVID-19 boosters for kids aged six months to 4 years who have completed the primary vaccine course. Only 9 percent of children in RI in that group qualify.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Six-month-old-COVID-19-Vaccinations-OK-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the booster doses of the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children 6 months through 4 years at least 2 […]
![[CREDIT: Rep. Seth Magaziner's office] Rep. Seth Magaziner honored Duilio “Dewey” Turilli on the floor of the House of Representatives Thursday, March 23. Turilli, who served in the Air Force during the Battle of Iwo Jima celebrated his birthday on the island on the day of the iconic photograph taken of U.S. Marines raising the U.S. flag there.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Magaziner-Warwick-Iwo-Jima-Veteran-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WASHINGTON, DC – Thursday, Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Duilio “Dewey” Turilli, 100, a Warwick Iwo Jima veteran in […]
WARWICK, RI — On Feb. 19 at 2:33 a.m., Officer Michael Rosa pulled over a gray 2022 Chevy Malibu going 72 mph in the 55 mph zone on Rte. 95 […]
![[CREDIT: Image Capture Oct. 2016 (C) Google] RI Superior Court at 255 Benefit St., Providence.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Superior-Court-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI– Two Providence men have been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple counts of sexual assault and armed robbery of two women in Providence in 2019. On […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and colleagues sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra urging speedy supervision of large Buy Now […]
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council Finance Committee got some good news during a report on an Other Post-Employment Benefits – OPEB/Pension plan Monday to fully fund the respective $397M […]
WARWICK, RI — On Feb. 19, 1:09 a.m., Warwick Police Officer Tyler Luiz arrested an East Providence woman on a DUI charge after watching her driver a 2020 Jeep Cherokee […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] DEM is seeking input on its environmental justice policy to help communities receiving more than their share of pollution and fewer recreation resources. Left: Port of Providence as seen from I-95; right: the spray park at Joslin Recreation Center in the Olneyville section of Providence. Funding from a DEM Outdoor Recreation Grant in 2016 paid for improvements at the spray park including shade sails, landscaping, and play structures.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DEM-Environmental-Justice-policy-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Some Rhode Island communities have long endured both the lion’s share of pollution and scarce outdoor facilities and amenities, an injustice the DEM seeks help addressing with […]
![[CREDIT: CNE] Kent Hospital has earned the Baby-Friendly designation for their infant care coaching from Baby-Friendly USA.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kent-Hospital-Baby-Friendly-USA.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI— Kent Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is […]
![[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.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-State-House-190.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
Editors note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Building on the success of last year’s catalytic converter theft deterrent legislation , […]
![[CREDIT: CNE] Care New England has named Dr. Roger D. Mitty its president and CEO, starting March 20, 2023.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Care-New-England-CEO-Mitty-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Care New England Medical Group named Dr. Roger D. Mitty its new CEO and President this week. Mitty’s first day was Monday. “Dr. Mitty brings to CNEMG […]
Editor’s note: The following RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and does not […]
![[CREDIT: WarwickPost Composite] Scenic Fruit Company is recalling frozen organic strawberries due to Hepatitis A illnesses which may be related to the fruit.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Frozen-Strawberry-Recall-March-20-2023-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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 […]
![[CREDIT: Betty Mills] Gerber Baby Formula recalled: Specific lots of Gerber Good Start SootheProTM 12.4 oz, 30.6 oz and 19.4 oz have been recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gerber-Infant-Formula-Recalled-march-20-2023-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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 […]
CORRECTION: The original version of this story incorrectly reported the present OPEB liability. Warwick Post has corrected, and regrets, the error. WARWICK, RI — This afternoon the Warwick City Council […]
WARWICK, RI — On Feb. 11, RI State Police delivered a Coventry man for credit fraud after using a stolen credit card at an Airport Road gas station and a […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Attorney General’s office has asked for 52 cocaine tests by the Rhode Island Department of Health lab to be retested following a report of a Forensic […]
![[CREDIT: RI Foundation] The Rhode Island Foundation is located at One Union Station in downtown Providence.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RI-Foundation.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI —The Rhode Island Foundation made $3.3 million in grants in Warwick last year, helping push the organization to the second-best year of grant-making in its 107-year history. Amenity […]
Editor’s notes: The following RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper Log were reported by the RI State Police on their website. An arrest reflects charges against an individual, and […]
![[CREDIT: CCRI] CCRI President Megan Hughes has announced she will step down in August 2023.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Megan-Hughes-CCRI-President-1-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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 […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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); […]
![[WARWICK POST IMAGE] This week's Warwick Weekend roundup features St. Patrick's Day Safe Rides, piano music, dog adoption and a barn dance.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Warwick-Weekend-March-16-1-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — This week’s Warwick Weekend previews St. Patrick’s Day and the WPD’s annual Safe Rides program to prevent holiday-related DUI arrests, WCFA’s barn dance and a piano performance […]
