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  • [CREDIT: RIDOT] Maple Valley Road Birdge closed Monday and will be reopened once it's replaced next year.

    Maple Valley Road Bridge Closed Till Late 2025

    [CREDIT: RIDOT] Maple Valley Road Birdge closed Monday and will be reopened once it's replaced next year. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — RIDOT closed Maple Valley Road Bridge Monday, detouring traffic while the agency works to replace the bridge, reopening it late this year. If you’re used to taking […]

  • [CREDIT: Natalie Ferland] Coventry's Summer Festival June 21, drawing about 5,000 people, succeeded across the board, Parks and Rec reports.

    Video: Coventry Summer Festival June 21

    [CREDIT: Natalie Ferland] Coventry's Summer Festival June 21, drawing about 5,000 people, succeeded across the board, Parks and Rec reports. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI—Coventry’s Third Annual Summer Festival began with a bang with Pawtuxet Rangers cannon fire celebrating U.S. independence a week early, routine timing for the town,  a big turnout and […]

  • [CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.

    State Issues Roger Williams Blue-green Algae Alert

    [CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — State environment and health agencies are warning people to avoid all contact with some  Roger Williams Park waters due to toxic blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. The […]

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  • [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.

    Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate

    [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. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from […]

  • [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.

    Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House

    [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]

  • Suzy Q’s Summit General Opens

    By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Not long after Suzy Quattrocchi and Town Council members cut the ribbon at Suzy Q’s Summit General, 25 Old Summit Road,  more than 100 hungry people from […]

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  • [CREDIT: CCRI] The CCRI cybersecurity team during a recent practice meeting. From left are Caleb Car, Zachary Hartmann, Corey Davis and Maria Monteiro.

    CCRI Cybersecurity Club Places 27th in NCL Meet

    [CREDIT: CCRI] The CCRI cybersecurity team during a recent practice meeting. From left are Caleb Car, Zachary Hartmann, Corey Davis and Maria Monteiro. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI —  CCRI’s Cybersecurity Club placed 27th among 510 colleges and universities in the National Cyber League (NCL) spring competition, beating powerhouses including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.

    McNamara Soft-Shell Football Helmet Bill Passes House

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) requiring soft shell helmet covers for high school football players. […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A list of Warwick Teachers Union related reductions proposed to help meet the Warwick Schools FY26 deficit, including teacher layoffs.

    Committee OKs 15 Teacher Layoffs, $1.9M Cuts Remain

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A list of Warwick Teachers Union related reductions proposed to help meet the Warwick Schools FY26 deficit, including teacher layoffs. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — The School Committee approved 15 teacher layoffs Tuesday on a 4-1 vote, which still leaves the district  with a $1.9 million FY26 deficit. The district’s FY26 budget […]

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