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  • [CREDIT: Rob Borklowski] Warwick City Hall on Post Road. The Warwick City Council's first meeting adjusts rules on meeting agendas, moving public comment one item later, and preserves a rule cited in a First Amendment Lawsuit against the Council.

    Council Expands Warwick Retail Marijuana Zoning

    [CREDIT: Rob Borklowski] Warwick City Hall on Post Road. The Warwick City Council's first meeting adjusts rules on meeting agendas, moving public comment one item later, and preserves a rule cited in a First Amendment Lawsuit against the Council. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Cannabis Act places Warwick within Zone 4 of six state-allowed retail marijuana sales zones, governed by local zoning, which the City Council expanded Monday. […]

  • [CREDIT: Mark Turek] From left, Taavon Gamble as Kenneth, and Rudy Cabrera as Bert in Trinity Rep's 'Primary Trust' exploring friendship, community and change.

    Trinity’s ‘Primary Trust’ An Eloquent View of Change

    [CREDIT: Mark Turek] From left, Taavon Gamble as Kenneth, and Rudy Cabrera as Bert in Trinity Rep's 'Primary Trust' exploring friendship, community and change. By: Joe Siegel

    PROVIDENCE, RI — “Primary Trust,” which just opened at Trinity Repertory Company, is a surreal and heartwarming fable about love and friendship. On Wednesday evening, Artistic Director Curt Columbus noted […]

  • [CREDIT: WP Composite] Coventry Weekend events this week include Earth Day events, horseshoe competition, and crafts.

    Coventry Weekend Events April 24: Earth Day, Crafts

    [CREDIT: WP Composite] Coventry Weekend events this week include Earth Day events, horseshoe competition, and crafts. By: Rob Borkowski

    Your event’s not here? You probably didn’t enter it into our calendar. Add your event to make sure we don’t miss it, then e-mail editor@warwickpost.com to give us a heads-up.  COVENTRY, […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borklowski] Warwick City Hall on Post Road. The Warwick City Council's first meeting adjusts rules on meeting agendas, moving public comment one item later, and preserves a rule cited in a First Amendment Lawsuit against the Council.

    Council Expands Warwick Retail Marijuana Zoning

    [CREDIT: Rob Borklowski] Warwick City Hall on Post Road. The Warwick City Council's first meeting adjusts rules on meeting agendas, moving public comment one item later, and preserves a rule cited in a First Amendment Lawsuit against the Council. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Cannabis Act places Warwick within Zone 4 of six state-allowed retail marijuana sales zones, governed by local zoning, which the City Council expanded Monday. […]

  • [CREDIT: CCRI] Governor Dan McKee speaks by the site of the proposed $60 million bond-funded Workforce Innovation Center at CCRI’s Warwick Campus

    McKee Budgets $60M CCRI Workforce Innovation Center Bond

    [CREDIT: CCRI] Governor Dan McKee speaks by the site of the proposed $60 million bond-funded Workforce Innovation Center at CCRI’s Warwick Campus By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Thursday, Gov. Dan McKee today joined Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Rosemary Costigan, state leaders, labor partners, and industry representatives at CCRI’s Knight Campus to […]

  • [CREDIT: Local News Day] For Local News Day, WarwickPost.com has opened its paywall.

    Warwick Post, Media, Join Local News Day

    [CREDIT: Local News Day] For Local News Day, WarwickPost.com has opened its paywall. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Post joins local media nationwide supporting local reporting during Local News Day today, encouraging business owners and readers to strengthen news rooms that inform local decisions […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.

    Galligan: When Will Budget Commission Wrap?

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan will send a letter to the City Council and Mayor Frank Picozzi asking how and when the Warwick Schools Budget Commission dissolves. […]

  • [CREDIT: CCRI] Governor Dan McKee speaks by the site of the proposed $60 million bond-funded Workforce Innovation Center at CCRI’s Warwick Campus

    McKee Budgets $60M CCRI Workforce Innovation Center Bond

    [CREDIT: CCRI] Governor Dan McKee speaks by the site of the proposed $60 million bond-funded Workforce Innovation Center at CCRI’s Warwick Campus By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Thursday, Gov. Dan McKee today joined Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Rosemary Costigan, state leaders, labor partners, and industry representatives at CCRI’s Knight Campus to […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Bailey Borkowski with a giant $20,000 check for the KFC Foundation Scholarship she won. The check was presented to her at the Coventry KFC store April 1 in a surprise presentation.

    CHS Senior Wins $20K KFC Foundation Scholarship

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Bailey Borkowski with a giant $20,000 check for the KFC Foundation Scholarship she won. The check was presented to her at the Coventry KFC store April 1 in a surprise presentation. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — CHS senior Bailey Borkowski’s  April 1, 824 Tiogue Avenue KFC shift started with a surprise party with family and coworkers celebrating her $20,000 KFC Foundation Scholarship win, […]

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Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Police Department reports hundreds of Warwick arrests each month.

    WPD: Dozing Driver, Crack Arrest March 21

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Police Department reports hundreds of Warwick arrests each month. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — On March 21, 8:22 a.m., Officer Nathaniel Gray’s check on a man sleeping in his car at the Extended Stay, 268 Metro Center Blvd.,  ended with a […]

  • The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

    RISP Kent County Arrests April 27: Forged Plates

    The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry area Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  April 29 – 27 involved charges for forged plates, DUI, and  illegal drug possession. Here are the […]

  • The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

    RISP Kent County Arrests April 20: DUI, Molestation

    The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry area Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  April 10 – 20 involved charges for DUI, possession of a stolen vehicle and child molestation. Here […]