RIAG: Lifespan-CNE Merger Public Comment Sought
![[CNE, Lifespan] Lifespan and Care New England hope to combine in a proposed merger, under review by the RI Attorney General, and now, the public.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CNE-Lifespan-Merger-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE — If you’re curious about the proposed Lifespan – CNE merger (Care New England Health System), which runs Kent Hospital, or want to comment on it, RI’s Attorney General […]
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![[CREDIT: FDA] Fresh Express is recalling several salad products for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Fresh-Express-Salad-Recall-2-140x140.jpg)
Listeria Spurs Sweeping Fresh Express Salad Recall
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![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Pace Boulevard Planet Fitness has moved to Rhode Island Mall.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Planet-Fitness-Mall-140x140.jpg)
Planet Fitness Giving Trees Collect Gifts for Boys & Girls Clubs
WARWICK, RI — Planet Fitness locations throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, including two in Warwick are currently collecting unwrapped gifts for area Boys & Girls Clubs. Giving Trees are on display […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld suspending 2020 RI mail vote witnesses on Aug. 7.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/US-Courthouse-140x140.jpg)
U.S. Atty.: Man Pleads Guilty to Construction Supply Scam
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man has admitted in federal court that he participated in a construction supply scam defrauding home improvement stores in Rhode Island and Massachusetts of more […]
![[CREDIT: BankNewport] Pictured, from left, Scott Schellenberg, BankNewport Warwick Branch Universal Banker; Sarah Peasley, BankNewport Warwick Branch Universal Banker; Amy Riccitelli, BankNewport Senior Vice President/Director of Retail Sales; Lauren Slocum, President & CEO, Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce; Diogo Ventura, Vice President/Premier Relationship Banker; Jack Murphy, BankNewport President & CEO; Mayor of Warwick, Frank J. Picozzi; Steven Carneiro, BankNewport Vice President/Business Development Officer; Mary Leach, BankNewport Executive Vice President/Chief Consumer Officer; Jessica Couto, BankNewport Vice President/Warwick Branch Sales Manager; Melinda Vieira, BankNewport Warwick Branch Operations Manager; Kimberly Raymond, OceanPoint Insurance, Vice President/West Bay Operations; and Haley Perogino, BankNewport Warwick Branch Universal Banker.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BankNewport-Warwick-Branch-Ribbon-Cutting-2-140x140.jpg)
BankNewport Opens Warwick Branch
WARWICK, RI — BankNewport has opened its 18th branch in Rhode Island, the first in Warwick, at 27 Strawberry Field Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony with Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi […]
![[CREDIT: OSHA] OHSA tips on trench safety. Inspectors at a Warwick excavation found numerous violations, fining two contractors more than $70,000 combined for the unsafe sewer trench.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/OSHA-trench-safety-2-140x140.jpg)
Contractors Fined for Unsafe Sewer Trench in Warwick
WARWICK, RI —Federal inspectors at a Warwick excavation July 8 found Greenville and Johnston contractors ignoring cave-in risks, placing workers in serious danger from an unsafe sewer trench. The contractors […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Crowds at the 2019 Shop RI even at Crowne Plaza Warwick during Small Business Saturday in 2019. This year's event runs at the hotel from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Small-Business-Saturday-Crowne-Plaza-9-140x140.jpg)
SHOP RI Boasts Biggest Small Business Saturday Yet
WARWICK, RI— The Small Business Saturday SHOP RI business expo’s fifth installment will be its biggest yet with 160 local vendors set up on the entire first floor of Crowne […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Small Business Saturday organizers and business owners reported record sales at Crowne Plaza Warwick, left, and CCRI, right on Nov. 30, 2019.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Small-Business-Saturday-Venues-140x140.jpg)
Small Business Saturday Offers Shoppers Local Wares
WARWICK, RI — Small Business Saturday Nov. 27 draws thousands to Shop RI at Crowne Plaza Warwick and Ocean State Artisans at CCRI, places many entrepreneurs report their best sales […]
RI Congressmen Win $14M TF Green Grant
WASHINGTON, DC — RI’s Congressional delegation has announced a $14 million grant for T.F. Green Airport for operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial work, debt service, and preventing pathogen spread. U.S. […]
McKee, DLT Unveil Employee Incentives for RI Businesses
PROVIDENCE, RI — Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) are using $4.5 million in CARES Act funds to help businesses recruit employees lost […]
![[CREDIT: WarwickPost/Gamm] Gamm fellows, from left, Erik Robles of Providence, Maria Noriko Cabral of Fall River, MA, and Dan Garcia of Warwick.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gamm-Fellows-140x140.jpg)
Gamm Fellows Announced for 2021-2022 Season
WARWICK, RI — The new Gamm Fellowship Program for emerging artists of color has announced three fellows hailing from Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and the University of Rhode […]
![[CREDIT: Kent Hospital] Hospital administration treated hospital staff to Haven Brothers diner fare Sept. 8 to thank them for their pandemic service.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Haven-Brothers-Kent-3-140x140.jpg)
Haven Brothers Treats Kent Overnight Shift
WARWICK, RI — The Haven Brothers food truck visited Kent Hospital Sept. 8 to treat the overnight staff to their famous late night fare, courtesy of the hospital administration, in […]
