WPD: Brick Vandal Cratered Car Windshield June 15
By: Rob Borkowski on July 22, 2025 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police arrested a man after the brick vandal threw smashed a car windshield and damaged Planet Fitness windows on Bald Hill Road June 15 at 5:30 […]
MLK Day: Whats Open?
By: Rob Borkowski on January 20, 2025 in News to You, All Politics Are Local, Legal Notices
More than 50 years after Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr., MLK , was assassinated in Memphis outside the Lorraine Motel room where he was organizing a crusade against […]
Lawmakers Urge McKee: Declare Homeless Emergency
By: Rob Borkowski on January 10, 2025 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Forty-four legislators called on Gov. Dan McKee to declare a public health homeless emergency in a letter released today, including Warwick’s David Bennett (D-Dist. 20), and Coventry’s […]
Senate OKs Bill Allowing Medicaid Homeless Help
By: Rob Borkowski on May 3, 2023 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Pubic Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE – Tuesday, the RI Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senate Health and Human […]
Extreme Cold, Blustery Wind Forecast Friday, Saturday
By: Rob Borkowski on February 2, 2023 in News to You
NORTON, MA — The National Weather Service warns extreme cold and blustery wind will produce wind chill temperatures of 30 degrees below zero and gusts up to 55 mph, Friday […]
Bennet, Miller Propose Homeless Housing Using Medicaid
By: Rob Borkowski on January 24, 2023 in News to You
STATE HOUSE – Cranston Sen. Josh Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence) and Warwick Rep. David Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick) are proposing a new approach to homelessness in Rhode Island by […]
Martin Luther King Day: RI’s Homeless Need Shelter
By: Rob Borkowski on January 16, 2023 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
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 […]
Reed, United Way Announce $2M for Hungry, Homeless
By: Rob Borkowski on January 24, 2022 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed and the United Way of Rhode Island recently announced nearly $2 million for new Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding in Rhode […]
Man Charged In July 4 Hit & Run
By: Warwick Post Staff on August 2, 2021 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police found a black 2003 GMC Sonoma involved in a July 4 hit & run July 16 at the old AC Moore lot, 300 Quaker Lane, […]
RI COVID-19: ‘This Could Change Very Quickly’
By: Rob Borkowski on June 27, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You, Uncategorized
PROVIDENCE — After another heartening news week for RI COVID-19 spread, Gov. Gina Raimondo advised continued caution during her now semi-daily pandemic news conference. Raimondo pointed out a rising trend […]
RI Protects Homeless During COVID-19 Outbreak
By: Rob Borkowski on April 3, 2020 in COVID-19, News to You
Many Rhode Islanders can’t stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak, because they don’t have homes, a plight the health department and non-profits are easing as the crisis highlights their need for shelter.
Fair House Starts New Chapter as Haven for Homeless, Disabled
By: Rob Borkowski on May 23, 2017 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided in a news release from the House of Hope. WARWICK, RI – Fair House, the one-time headquarters for 19th Century state fairs, began its […]
Fair House Renovation Creates 10 Affordable Housing Apartments
By: Rob Borkowski on May 18, 2017 in Good Times, News to You
WARWICK, RI — In 2015, Fair House, the historic, 200-year-old venue for 1800s era state fairs, was feared lost to disrepair, but CDC House of Hope has just finished restoring […]
RI Family Shelter Assesses Finances, Future After July 5 Shutdown
By: Rob Borkowski on July 10, 2015 in News to You
RI Family Shelter, keeping families safe and together while they seek permanent homes for more than 25 years, closed its doors July 5 when it became clear to Executive Director Patti Macreading that the charity was running out of funds.
Community Rallies Fundraisers for Westgate Residents
By: Rob Borkowski on March 18, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI -Officials, residents and businesses have organized several fundraisers for the 100 people left homeless since fire destroyed the Westgate Condominium complex at 754 Quaker Lane, and you can help, too.
Warwick Police Arrest Suspect in Wave Credit Union Robbery Attempt
By: Rob Borkowski on September 17, 2014 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI – Warwick Police officers have apprehended a local man who fled Wave Credit Union on Warwick Avenue Tuesday morning after a teller refused his written demand for cash.