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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: 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 […]

  • [CREDIT: Rhonda Lapham] From left, Lapham's mother, who was one of her natural mentors and Lapham herself.

    BBBS RI: Natural Mentors Pack Powerful Influence

    [CREDIT: Rhonda Lapham] From left, Lapham's mother, who was one of her natural mentors and Lapham herself. By: Rob Borkowski

     RHONDA LAPHAM Market President, iHeartMedia Providence & Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island May is a time of change and growth. Students are wrapping up the school […]

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  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    SUV Hits Curb, Driver Faces DUI Charge June 16

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Officer Tyler Luiz was driving near the intersection of West Shore Road and Warwick Avenue May 3 at 3:10 a.m. when he saw a gray 2012 Ford […]

  • [CREDIT: CPD] Jesse Boulais, 18, of 162 Main St., Exeter, was arrested June 10 and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.

    CPD Arrests Man for Stolen Vehicle, Eluding Police

    [CREDIT: CPD] Jesse Boulais, 18, of 162 Main St., Exeter, was arrested June 10 and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI – Coventry Police arrested Jesse Boulais, 18, 162 Main St., Exeter, June 10,  charging him with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Eluding Police, and Resisting Arrest.  On June […]

  • 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.

    Trooper Log: 6 EG, Coventry Arrests: DUI, Fraud

    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 arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  May 27 – June 6 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and public assistance fraud. […]