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(WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on five dates. According to a release, all screenings will be private and provided by dermatologists and dermatology residents affiliated with Brown Dermatology. … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its summer learning initiative today. In collaboration with and offered in five communities, the organization and its partners said they are hoping to bring attention to the important and value of the program, and sounding the alarm that thousands more would participate if a … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Former Executive Director for the Non-Violence Institute and community advocate Cedric Huntley has died. Huntley worked with the institute for more than 20 years, and served as the Executive Director from 2020 to 2023. He was also the civilian representative for the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission. In a joint statement, … Read more
By RYAN DOHERTY/Special to the SunRise This November’s election won’t lead to many changes — if any — to Johnston’s Town Council and School Committee. Only one candidate, Karen A. Paquin (I), is challenging for a position on the Town Council. Paquin is running for Ward 3 against Alfred T. Carnevale (D). Every other incumbent … Read more
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The Narragansett Town Council approved the first reading of an updated ordinance for the “Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative” last week. This motion comes in preparation for a proposed $3 million bond to support the town’s affordable housing initiatives. “We compared it to eight different municipalities: Hopkinton, Warren, East Greenwich, Westerly, South Kingstown, … Read more
Stu Meltzer weighs fish outgoing for customers in a wholesale cooler at Fearless Fish Market in Providence, R.I.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff “Sustainable seafood,” can be a misleading phrase depending on where the fish is coming from. Some countries lack rigorous fisheries management system and enforcement practices. But the United States is the most strict, and … Read more
As the summer simmers across much of the country, it’s enough to make almost anyone thirsty. For this week’s Rhode Island Report podcast, host Edward Fitzpatrick headed to North Providence, where Yacht Club Soda has recently launched its latest Soda Pop Poll from its bottling works in Centerdale. It’s a rematch pitting Donald’s Trumpian Punch … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Some working in downtown Providence said they’ve noticed Providence City Hall doesn’t look like it used to. “I think it could use some tender loving care. It appears to be decaying,” Gabriel Wehjla said. SKY 10 captured deteriorating conditions on the roof, and experts say there could be structural issues. It appears … Read more
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The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs is among community organizations recently recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services for facilitating outreach to the community about the DHS’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps. Other organizations recognized included the Center for Southeast Asians, the Genesis Center, One Neighborhood Builders, Connect for Health/Lifespan … Read more