The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is excited to offer members of the community the opportunity to learn more about some of cinema’s greatest icons and view some of their most famous films with a series of documentary and film pairings beginning on Friday, April 5. Guests are invited to purchase tickets […]
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$8.8 million sale of industrial warehouse and office space in Cranston sets new record
Lila Delman Compass has announced that the sale of an industrial warehouse and office space in Cranston has sold for $8.8 million, the highest office space sale in the city since March 2023. The commercial space was located at 1 Kenney Drive. The 1979 building sits on a total of 17.01 acres and offers more […]
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Newport Police Department Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 3 – 4
According to their Arrest Log for Wednesday, April 3, through 7 am on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Newport Police Department made one arrest on April 4. Arrest Log At 3:30 am on Thursday, April 4, Selvin Choquin, 27, whose address was not disclosed, was arrested by Officer White on charges of Domestic – Disorderly Conduct. […]
Posted inOpinion
Op-Ed: Ranked choice voting preserves democracy
When Rhode Island voters went to the polls earlier this week to participate in the presidential primary, they saw ballots with multiple options but only one choice. Of the seven candidates who gathered enough signatures to earn a spot on the presidential primary ballot, only two candidates remain viable — Joe Biden and Donald Trump. […]
Posted inCity & Government
What’s On The Docket: Newport City Council Meeting on April 10
Newport City Council will host their next Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public and will occur in the City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. Here’s a look at what’s on the docket; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR […]
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This day in RI history: April 4, 1866 -George Pierce Baker born in Providence
George Pierce Baker (1866-1935) was a Professor of English at Harvard and Yale and author of Dramatic Technique, a codification of the principles of drama. Born in Providence in 1866, Baker graduated from Harvard University in 1887 and went on to teach in the English Department there until 1924. While there, he established the “47 Workshop,” to provide a forum […]
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Best suburbs to live in Rhode Island
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers. In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside […]
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Red Sox beat Athletics 1-0 to complete sweep. Oakland draws 45,086 for 7-game homestand
By ALEX ESPINOZA Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nick Pivetta combined with four relievers on Boston’s second shutout of the series, Enmanuel Valdéz hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. “Good teams find ways to win games like […]
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Brewery of the Month: Tower Hill Brewing Company opens in South Kingstown
The Rhode Island craft brewery scene continues to evolve, with several new breweries opening over the past six months. That means it’s time to resurrect our column “Brewery of the Month,” which has been on hiatus for a bit. I visited the brand spanking new Tower Hill Brewery tasting room last weekend, located off Route […]
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U.S. Naval War College graduates 19 Senior Naval Officers from Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has graduated 19 senior naval officers from its Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course (ELOC), a one-week course that educates service members on the operational and tactical levels of war. The course, which is taught three times a year, is designed to prepare senior staff officers from naval […]
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Rhode Island bill would replace Coastal Resources Management Council with new Department of Coastal Resources
A bill has been introduced that would replace the existing Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) with a new Department of Coastal Resources. The legislation is currently under consideration by the State House and Senate. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Terri Cortvriend and championed by Attorney General Peter Neronha, who has […]
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Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the US
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains soaked the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least […]
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Culinary Legend Jacques Pépin to share his paintings, discuss his storied career at Providence Art Club events
Jacques Pépin has received international acclaim for his culinary artistry, but his work on canvas will be celebrated by the Providence Art Club (PAC). The Club is hosting a pop-up exhibition event with Pépin on April 19 and 20. The collaboration will include a VIP Opening Reception on April 19 from 6-8 p.m., followed by […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 2 – 3
According to their Arrest Log for Tuesday, April 2, through 7 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Newport Police Department made one arrest on Tuesday, April 2. Arrest Log At 12:52 pm on Tuesday, April 2, Troy Butler, 50, whose address was not disclosed, was taken into custody by Detective Moseley on charges of Violation […]
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People’s Credit Union supports Thrive Outside with $500 donation
People’s Credit Union has donated $500 to Thrive Outside, a nonprofit organization that provides young people with opportunities to experience and learn about nature through outdoor activities. The donation will support Thrive Outside’s upcoming Earth Week Challenge by helping to expand projects and programs that benefit students and educators. “By implementing Outdoor Learning Zones in […]
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Quonset Business Park surpasses 14,000 jobs
Quonset Business Park has surpassed 14,000 jobs, marking the milestone of 13,000 jobs that it was created 15 months ago. “Quonset is a leading engine of economic activity and job growth and a perfect example of the economic momentum we’re seeing all across Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “By making strategic investments in the […]
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401Gives raises $3.758 million for 597 organizations
401Gives has set a new bar as this year’s edition raised more money for more Rhode Island nonprofits than ever before. The Ocean State’s largest philanthropic effort on behalf of its nonprofit sector raised $3,758,175 million to benefit 597 different organizations. A staggering 16,557 individual donors made 24,321 gifts. “We topped every previous number – […]
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Trevor Story helps the Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-4 in 11 innings
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Story had three hits and two RBIs and Wilyer Abreu scored the go-ahead run on a double-play grounder in the 11th inning, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night in front of an announced crowd of 5,112. Abreu began the 11th […]
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Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations. Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, adding to their delegate hauls […]
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Ullmark’s 32 saves, rare assist lead Bruins over Predators 3-0
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 32 saves and had an assist on Charlie Coyle’s short-handed goal in the third period that led the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha each recorded a goal and an assist […]
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Turnout cracks 5% as Rhode Island primary voters back Biden and Trump
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentApril 2, 2024 Rhode Island’s lackluster presidential contest fizzled to a close Tuesday, with President Joe Biden and Donald Trump declared winners by the Associated Press 10 minutes after polls closed. Both Biden and Trump have already clinched their party nominations unofficially based on delegate counts from prior states primaries […]
Posted inCity & Government
RIPTA to hold public hearings on revised proposed service changes
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on revised proposed service changes on Monday, April 8, in Providence and Monday, April 15, in West Warwick. RIPTA first announced proposed reductions in service statewide in February as a direct response to its driver shortage, a longstanding issue that RIPTA has been trying […]
Posted inNew England
Get the Measure of W. E. B. Du Bois at Preservation Society Lecture on April 11
By Preservation Society of Newport County A series of lectures on the African-heritage experience during America’s Gilded Age will begin Thursday, April 11, at Rosecliff, one of the most iconic mansions of the period. Presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County and the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, “The Measure of a Man: Double […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves legislation to consider climate change in economic development plans
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would require the consideration of climate change and rising sea levels in economic development plans. “Our changing climate and the rising seas are a reality with profound effects on our future here in Rhode Island,” said Sen. Pamela Lauria, D-Barrington, who sponsored the legislation. “When we are […]
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Providence man sentenced to six years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking
A Providence man was sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges, the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha says. Hector Diaz, 30, was accused of arranging for over half a dozen substantial-sized deliveries of fentanyl to another person between late November 2021 and November 2022, prosecutors say. The […]