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![[CREDIT: Launch] Launch Trampoline Park, headquartered and founded in Warwick, is planning to continue national expansion in 2025.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Launch-Trampoline-Park-Warwick-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Launch Entertainment (Launch), a fast-growing indoor family entertainment franchise, closed 2024 with deals for new development and notable locations secured, positioning the company for a further expansion […]
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Dr. Paari Gopalakrishnan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kent Hospital, has joined the PACE-RI board of directors. In the role, Gopalakrishnan will help guide PACE […]
![[CREDIT: CFPB] President Trump has removed the CFPB's staff, funding and offices, leaving Americans and military families alone against predatory lenders and other cheats and scams.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CFPB-250x228.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WASHINGTON, DC — As an officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) was dismayed his troops were cheated by predatory lenders, so he knows Americans and military […]
![[CREDIT: LyonsMagnus] Imperial and ReadyCare shakes recalled for Listeria risk were primarily sold to long-term care facilities.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lyons-Magnus-ReadyCare-Shakes-Recalled-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns that Imperial and ReadyCare Shakes recalled may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Lyons Magnus, a food product company headquartered […]
![[CREDIT: Ryan Pickering] Coventry students delivered Kent Hospital Valentines to patients Friday.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kent-Hospital-Valentines-7-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Coventry students delivered Kent Hospital Valentines and meals to hospital patients on Valentines Day Friday. “Kent Hospital served a special Valentine’s treat with patient meals! Thanks to […]
![[CREDIT: Graham Center] A graph showing trends, including aging physicians contributing to a projected RI physician shortage.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RI-Physician-Shortage-Graham-Center-report-250x228.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
STATE HOUSE — Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr.’s (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) new legislation to combat a looming RI physician shortage would empower the director of the Rhode Island Department of […]
![[CREDIT: Professor Shelly Miller, U. Colorado] A still from a video showing the use of masks against close-contact spread of respiratory disease, including COVID-19.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COVID-19-spread-masks-Professor-Shelly-Miller-video-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Kent Hospital masks for staff, patients and visitors is required starting today, in response to unspecified respiratory illness spikes. “Universal masking (masking of healthcare workers, patients, and […]
![[CREDIT: KCWA] A boild water advisory is in effect for the highlighted areas of Major Potter Road. (Affected sites are highlighted on the attached map.) Kent County Water Authority customers in the Spencer Hill and Stonebridge Crossing condominiums are not impacted by this water main break, so this boil water advisory does not apply to them.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Major-Potter-Road-Boil-Water-Advisory-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
UPDATE JAN 19 – 1:36 P.M.: The Kent County Public Water System was notified by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) on January 18 that the precautionary boil […]
![[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 — Care New England has agreed to pay $1.9 million in Kent Hospital back wages/damages to 853 health care workers not properly compensated for working through their breaks […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools facilities Director Kevin Oliver and Director of Capital Projects Steven Gothberg each broke the law, giving the district reasonable cause for termination, ignoring rules for […]
NEWPORT, RI — BankNewport has appointed Thomas Bailey of Coventry as vice president, credit administration manager. In this role, Bailey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s Credit Administration […]
Deloitte, the company responsible for the system compromised by the RIBridges cyberattack stealing personal data for anyone receiving or applying for RI health coverage or health & human services programs […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Following a RIBridges cyberattack Dec. 5 compromising personal info of anyone receiving or applying for health coverage or health & human services programs or benefits, Attorney General Peter […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The ARIA RI Author Expo showcased the work of 125 authors at Crowne Plaza Warwick Saturday.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ARIA-Author-Expo-2024-12-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The 12th annual RI Author Expo at Crowne Plaza Warwick Saturday drew a hearty crowd of readers browsing the works of more than 120 local authors including […]
![[CREDIT: LinkedIn] Crowne Plaza Controller Liliana Teixeira is one of 74 finalists for the inaugural ANCHORS Awards.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Anchors-Awards-Liliana-Texeira-Crowne-Plaza-Providence-Warwick-e1733801819528-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
CRANSTON, RI – The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) announced 74 finalists for the inaugural ANCHORS Awards this week during a special celebration held at Matunuck Oyster Bar in Wakefield, including […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Three Ladies Craft show, running Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, drew more than 1,500 shoppers to CCRI.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Small-Business-Saturday-CCRI-2-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The Three Ladies Craft Show celebrated its second Small Business Saturday at Community College of Rhode island (CCRI) this weekend, drawing nearly 3,000 people by mid-day Saturday […]
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick Black Friday Keno winner is enjoying a surprise $22,500, one of two local women winning lottery plays over the holiday weekend. Warwick’s Nancy Martin wagered […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Shop RI drew thousands of shoppers to 166 vendors at Crowne Plaza Warwick Saturday.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Small-Business-Saturday-2-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Small Business Saturday’s annual assembly of entrepreneurs returned for a sold-out expo Saturday with thousands of eager shoppers browsing 166 vendors at Crowne Plaza, including first-timers and […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] From left, Robyn Golden, owner of R. Golden Designs jewelry, and designer of said jewelry, reviews a piece with Maureen Lilla. Golden's husband, Jeffrey, looks on.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shop-RI-Small-Buinsess-Saturday-9-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Small Business Saturday Shop RI marks its seventh year Nov. 30 with a “pop-up mall,” bringing together more than 166 local businesses and vendors at Crowne Plaza […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] The first Warwick Honey Baked Ham store opened at 300 Quaker Lane Nov. 23.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warwick-Honey-Baked-Ham-Grand-Opening-2-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The first Warwick Honey Baked Ham celebrated its grand opening Nov. 23 with eager first time customers sampling sandwich deals, vying for prizes and watching Mayor Frank […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] People lined up outside the new Warwick Ocean State Job Lot Nov. 23 for complimentary donuts courtesy of the Poppin Minis Donut Truck.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warwick-Ocean-State-Job-Lot-Opens-3-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — There was a big turnout at the third Warwick Ocean State Job Lot Grand Opening at 300 Quaker Lane Saturday, with Mayor Frank Picozzi, giveaways, activities and a coat donation […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] From left, Harvey Emery, Miguel Cruz, Abraham and George Ceron at Warwick Hard Knocks boxing gym's grand opening Saturday, Nov. 23.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hard-Knocks-Grand-Opening-5-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Hard Knocks boxing gym hosted its grand opening at its new 905 Warwick Ave. home Saturday afternoon, with Mayor Frank Picozzi, pizza and sparring. The brief sparring match […]
![[CREDIT: RIDDC] Sue Babin, holding her Dave Hammis Employment Innovation Award, presented during the (APSE) Conference, held this June in South Carolina.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sue-Babin-Dave-Hammis-Employment-Innovation-Award-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Sue Babin, Director of RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC)’s Self Employment Project, champion of people with developmental disabilities, is also the latest recipient of the Dave Hammis […]
![[CREDIT: Honey Baked Ham Company] The Honey Baked Ham Company will host the grand opening of its new Warwick location at 300 Quaker Lane on Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m., The store is rewarding the first 50 guests in line with Free HoneyBaked Sandwiches for a year.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Honey-Baked-Ham-Warwick-Grand-Opening-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Tom Mcgwire’s great-grandfather Harry J. Hoenselaar founded Honey Baked Ham in 1958, so he knew a bit about the company’s spiral-sliced, sweet, crunchy glazed Honey Baked Ham […]
![[CREDIT: BrucePac] A BrucePac meat Listeria risk has prompted a recall of nearly 10 million lbs. of meat and poultry.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bruce-Pac-meat-Listeria-risk-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns a BrucePac meat Listeria recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry due to Listeria monocytogenes […]
![[CREDIT: RIAC] The RI House has passed legislation establishing a Warwick RIAC seat on the airport corporation's board of directors. The bill heads to the Senate, where a companion bill has been introduced.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Warwick-RIAC-seat-TF-Green-Airport.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will hold its next virtual info session for Rhode Island’s General Aviation (GA) airport communities Wednesday, Oct. 23 at noon, for […]
![[CREDIT: CNE] CNE has named its Director of Quality, Jennifer M. La Luz Kent Hospital Executive Director.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/La-Luz-La-Luz-Kent-Hospital-Executive-Director-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Kent Hospital is looking for a new director of quality after CNE named Jennifer M. La Luz Kent Hospital executive director. Kent Hospital Executive Director duties La […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] While Warwick Schools were able to meet all their bus route needs despite challenges with a national bus driver shortage, the ranks of RIDE bus drivers could be filled by non-union DATTCO workers, a move the RI AFL-CIO protests will undermine driver wages and benefits.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/buses-sawtooth.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The union representing 140 First Student Warwick bus drivers has ratified a new four-year contract with the transportation company, increasing wages and lowering health insurance costs. A […]
![[CREDIT: RI Press & Legislative Info Bureau] Governor McKee hands Representative Evan Shanley a pen used to sign the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program during an event Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/McKee-Shanley-Secure-Choice-Retirement-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
STATE HOUSE — Gov. Dan McKee signed Rep. Evan P. Shanley’s (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich), voluntary private retirement plan bill into law Sept. 5. The Rhode Island Secure Choice […]
![[CREDIT: RI Lottery] A Warwick Woman wins $250K on a scratch ticket in the latest news from the RI Lottery.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-Woman-Wins-250K-Scratch-Ticket-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick woman won an early birthday gift when she won $250,000 playing the “Ultimate Fortune” Instant Game scratch ticket. The woman, who asked not to be […]
![[CREDIT: VEG] Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), which helps people and their pets when they need it most, opened with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Frank Picozzi at 989 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 on Monday.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Veterinary-Emergency-Group-VEG-Ribbon-Cut-08-25-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), helping people and their pets during health emergencies, opened pet ER VEG Warwick at 989 Centerville Rd., with a ribbon cutting and the help […]
![[CREDIT: K&K] Robyn Factor, one of Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum's workers compensation lawyers, offers common tips for people filing claims.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/KK-workers-compensation-lawyers-tips.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
Generally speaking, most people do not think about worker’s compensation until they get injured at work. After it happens though, they have many questions such as how they “get on” […]
![[CREDIT: OSJL] A new Quaker Lane Ocean State Job Lot will open this fall, the third location in Warwick and the largest of 17 OSJL stores in the state.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Quaker-Lane-Ocean-State-Job-Lot.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) has bought the vacant Christmas Tree Shops located at 300 Quaker Lane, and will open a Quaker Lane Ocean State Job Lot […]
![[CREDIT: FDA.gov] Boars Head has recalled all its liverwurst products and listed other deli meats recalled due to deli meat listeria risk.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Boars-Head-deli-meats-recalled-listeria.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns Boar’s Head Provisions Co. is recalling all it liverwurst products and marking some other deli meats recalled because they […]
![[CREDIT: RI Lottery] A Warwick woman won $30,000 on an “Emerald Green 7's” scratch ticket.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Warwick-RI-Lottery-Scratch-Ticket-Win.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick scratch ticket winner says she’ll put her $30,000 RI Lottery scratch ticket winnings into savings after purchasing an “Emerald Green 7’s” winning ticket. The woman, […]
WARWICK, RI — T. F. Green International Airport was unaffected by a global computer outage this morning, though a spokesman advised double-checking arrivals and departures as other airlines and businesses […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — National hospice provider Gentiva, with 590 U.S. locations including Warwick, will pay $19.4 million to resolve a hospice fraud case alleging the company’s earlier incarnation submitted false […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Coventry Town Solicitor and Law Department Head Stephen J. Angell points the the Soscia Holdings parcel including Johnson's Pond Dam and the access area to it, which the town will take by eminent domain for $157,000.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Johnsons-Pond-Taking-Council-Meeting-06-20-2024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
COVENTRY, RI — Soscia Holdings LLC rebuffed Coventry’s $1.5 million offer for the 216 acre Johnson’s Pond property, so Friday the town begins taking Johnson’s Pond & Dam, and associated […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld suspending 2020 RI mail vote witnesses on Aug. 7.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/US-Courthouse-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The co-owners of a Warwick-based holistic health care center AIM Health have been charged in federal court with alleged health care fraud of federal and private health […]
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story reported the bill to restore a $500,000 payment to Warwick for airport services from RIAC, ended by the FAA, died in the senate. […]
