State Senator Punched At Roe V. Wade Rally Wins Warwick Primary Race

Rourke was speaking at a Roe V. Wade rally in Providence when she was punched on camera by an off-duty officer during this campaign cycle.

Warwick-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Kent County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Warwick-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Kent County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Warwick-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Kent County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Warwick-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In August: Feds

The Kent County unemployment rate stayed the same during the late summer.

Warwick Mayor Picozzi Announces Community Workshop & General Discussion Of Proposed Solar Ordinance

This community workshop is a reflection of the collaborative nature of the Mayor’s Office and the City Council.

Rental Arrears Up In Kent County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Kent County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Warwick-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Kent County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Marcum Report To The Warwick City Council

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Barriers To Building Affordable Housing On State House Agenda

A special commission on Rhode Island's low and moderate income housing law will host experts on Tuesday. The public is invited to tune in.

Big Warehouse Distribution Center Before Warwick Planning Board

Northpoint Development proposes I-95 Gateway, 'New England's Newest Industrial Development Opportunity.'

Warwick-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Kent County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Warwick residents.

DEM Seeks Public Input In Warwick Pond Pollution Study

The state previously found problems with dissolved metals and discharges from T.F. Green Airport and the old Truk-Away Landfill.

Families & Children In State Care Topic Of RI State House Meeting

The public is invited to watch an Aug. 4 presentation from the Coalition for Children and Families.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Kent County

Many in the Warwick area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

McKee: Masks Are Recommended For All RI School Children This Fall

In keeping with CDC guidance, Rhode Island is recommending universal mask use in school settings as cases of the delta variant rise.

Warwick Police & Fire Chiefs Joining Mayor In ALS Soak Challenge

Mayor Frank Picozzi said the three will have ice water poured on their heads to help fight the fatal neurological disease.

Warwick Mayor: McDermott Pool To Reopen July 26

The city-owned pool at 975 Sandy Lane has undergone a major renovation since the coronavirus pandemic forced its closure in March of 2020.

Warwick Mayor Set To Announce Opening Date For McDermott Pool

Picozzi said only a couple of items remain on the to-do list, and explained why repairs took so long.

Rhode Island Nonprofits Invited To Apply For RICHARGE Grants

Arts and humanities groups may receive grants for “preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.”

Warwick Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

The unemployment rate in Kent County is higher than the Rhode Island average.

McKee to Host Online Talk About RI Infrastructure, Transportation

A well-known regional planner will deliver remarks and a panel discussion will follow. Thursday's event will be streamed live on Facebook.

North Smithfield Town Council To Vote On Budget

The special meeting is set for June 29 at 6:45 p.m.

Kent County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Warwick area compares to Rhode Island for coronavirus vaccinations.

RIDOT Offers To Take Over Town/City Streetlights On State Roads

There's a catch: Each municipality must first covert the streetlights to LED lights purchased from National Grid.

RI Senate Committee To Vote On Marijuana Legalization

An amended bill would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis by persons over the age of 21.

Officials Warn Of Scam Text Messages Targeting RI Residents

The messages claim to be from the 'Rhode Island Department of State' and aim to harvest personal information.

Bacteria Closes Goddard State Park Beach In Warwick

RIDEM sampled the water again and is awaiting lab results, an agency spokesperson said Friday.

Thundermist: Trans And Non-Binary Voters Face Hurdles At RI Polls

The health center says voters who possess an ID card that does not reflect their appearance or name can encounter obstacles to voting.

Sen. Calkin Rehospitalized For Kidney Following Leg Amputation

Calkin had her leg amputated April 23 and on May 21 had an infected kidney removed. She remained hospitalized this week.

Unemployment Decreases In Warwick Area: Feds

Kent County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Senate Committee To Receive Update On RI Infrastructure Bank

The Committee on Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight will meet via WebEx on June 7 at 4 p.m.

Bill To Rename T.F. Green Airport Heads to McKee's Desk

The name 'Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport' would make it clear to travelers that the airport is located in the Ocean State.

Warwick Mayor Seals Deal To Move City Offices To Sawtooth Mill

Mayor Frank Picozzi signed a 15-year-lease to move most municipal offices to the Sawtooth Building in Apponaug.

Flags Lowered Across RI For Former Warwick Mayor Solomon

RI Gov. Dan McKee said flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of Joseph J. Solomon, Sr., who died this morning.

Former Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon Dies

Solomon died peacefully at home early on May 20, his family announced.

Report: Warwick School Committee OKs 24 Layoffs

The cuts were recommended due to sharp declines in enrollment. The vote was 4-1.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Warwick Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Warwick Council OKs Lease Of 'Sawtooth Building' For City Offices

Mayor Frank Picozzi said that consolidating municipal offices to a location near City Hall is part of his vision for the city.