Layoffs spark patient-care alarm: Lawmakers and union staff at Women & Infants Hospital condemn the removal of nine Pre-Admission Testing roles despite record profits, warning of overworked clinicians and potential surgery delays — learn what it means for patient care.
Seeds of food justice: Southside Community Land Trust is delivering fresh fruits and vegetables in Rhode Island’s food deserts through its Veggie RX partnership with Brown University and urban farms stewarded by youth and interns — find out how these garden programs grow equity.
Largest monthly job drop: Latest data shows Rhode Island shed 2,400 jobs in June, marking the steepest one-month decline since April 2023 — learn what it means for the state’s economy.
Rhode Island algae advisory: The Rhode Island Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management have lifted the blue-green algae advisory for Wilson Reservoir after the bloom cleared, but expanded warnings to all ponds at Roger Williams Park due to risks of skin and pet illnesses — find out how to protect yourself and your pets.
Summer school projects ramp up: At Warwick schools this summer, Drum Rock’s tree clearing is complete as ledge blasting begins next week, Holliman wraps up renovations ahead of its July 23 move-in, and remediation and design approvals for Pilgrim and Toll Gate are on track — find out what’s next.
Veteran teachers share insights: Nineteen Warwick retirees reflect on decades of seven-year curriculum overhauls, pandemic-era teaching challenges and technology’s evolving classroom role — find out what they hope education will preserve.
Other Providence headlines this week
- Providence seeks public feedback on spending plan
- School zone tickets top red light fines
- Local seniors join Summer Challenge program
- Cosmic Shift IPA supports RI Food Bank
- NPHS students earn best AP scores yet
- Old North Providence Town Hall renovation advances
- Sensory room opened at Centreville Bank Stadium
- Seekonk voters start early voting this week
