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Two hours after opening their doors for the first time, Gopchang Story’s dining room was mostly full Monday, with patrons digging in at Warwick’s first Korean restaurant.
Korean restaurant looks to write new story in RI
After six months of fixing up its new location in the Airport Plaza, Gopchang Story opened its doors in a soft opening Monday afternoon to give Warwick its first taste of Korean food. In addition to being the city’s first Korean restaurant, it is the chain’s first... more
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It was a first-time dip for Crystal Young, and she didn’t wait to run and dry off. But after she had warmed up somewhat, she smiled and said it was worth it. (Beacon Media photos)
Mentor RI splashes into ’25 in Frozen Clam Dip
On a frigid Saturday morning four days into the new year, supporters of Mentor RI braved the cold to participate in the annual Frozen Clam Dip & Obsta-Plunge, a fundraiser organized to benefit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership. Plungers of all ages conquered a... more
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7. Mayor Frank Picozzi recognized his staff, naming them individually and commending the work they do in his remarks after taking the oath of office, administered by former Mayor and retired state Supreme Court Justice Francis X. Flaherty.
Picozzi begins city's first 4-year term
The first four-year mayoral term in Warwick’s history is underway. Mayor Frank Picozzi on Tuesday took the oath of office for a third time in front of... more
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Jack Colvin
Titans thriving in new division
The Toll Gate boys basketball team is having a breakout season after moving down to Division III this winter. The Titans have rolled out to a 5-1 start in the division and a 6-2 record overall. The … more
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Vets’ Harry Wickwire battles Winman’s Jaxson Kowalcyzk.
Vets retains City Cup
FROM STAFF REPORTS The visiting Warwick Vets Middle School wrestling team grabbed a 63-28 win over rival Winman to retain its City Cup title for another year. Vets captains Alex Gemma (106 … more
Lynn Dambruch, superintendent of Warwick Public Schools.
Fostering lifelong learning
As we reflect on the milestones and achievements of 2024, we are filled with gratitude and anticipation for the future. The last year has been a time of remarkable progress, and we are excited to … more
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An artist’s rendering of the planned Warwick City Hall Plaza, a covered ice rink and adjacent park on the site of the former City Hall Annex in Apponaug.
Skating rink headed for fall debut despite delays
Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi’s envisioned downtown Apponaug centerpiece will probably not have to wait another winter before skaters hit it. City Hall Plaza, the ice rink and park being … more
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Schools face $9M deficit for year
Six months into the 2025 Fiscal Year, the Warwick School Department has identified it faces a $9-million deficit by June 30 unless it makes budget adjustments. Looking at the news from a … more
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Incoming Warwick City Council President Anthony Sinapi says he wants to improve collaboration between the council and school officials and also continue the good working relationship that outgoing council President Steve McAllister has had with Mayor Frank Picozzi. (Beacon Media files)
Sinapi aims to streamline council meetings
Anthony Sinapi has plans for the City Council, although as the incoming council president, he’s keeping them secret for the moment. Sinapi, who was selected chairman by incoming council … more
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An artist’s rendering of the planned new Toll Gate High School. (Beacon Media files)
Warwick year in review
Spotlight on Warwick schools in ‘24 By ADAM ZANGARI Perhaps the most frequent subject of our Warwick stories in 2024 involved the public school system. 2024 started off with a big … more
R.I. House Speaker: Deloitte on the hook
In a wide-ranging interview with Beacon Media on Tuesday, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, said he found out about last week’s cyberattack on the … more
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Gov. Dan McKee speaks to those in attendance about the benefits of the partnership between CCRI and Building Futures. (Beacon Media photos by Adam Zangari)
CCRI, Building Futures RI team up on apprenticeships
Administrators at the Community College of Rhode Island have seen many building-trades workers walk through their doors — and, following a visit by the governor, they’re hoping to see an … more
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(L-R) Darren Cayard, Amanda Gravelin and Claribel Cayard with the remodeled bus.
Child, Inc. opens a clothing closet on wheels
It was last January that 5-year-old Caizer Cayard noticed that one of his friends kept coming to preschool without socks on. Cayard, then a preschooler at Child, Inc. on Draper Ave., brought it … more
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Grand Marshal Milissa O’Neil hitched a ride from Jeffrey and Ginny Goldstein in their antique Chevy pickup truck. And Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd from a fire truck bucket.
Christmas presence
Warwick’s second annual Strolling Rolling Apponaug Winter Festival lifted spirits on a brisk morning Saturday with a large crowd gathered in the village. The festival, which began last year after... more
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Carter Clifton
Honoring Warwick’s best athletes of the 2024 fall season
The Warwick Beacon is thrilled to unveil its 2024 Fall All-City sports teams, recognizing some of the area’s top athletes from this past season. Athletes were chosen based on their achievements … more
Report: No fraud in school contract awards
An independent investigation into the award of contracts for the moving of school equipment has found no evidence of fraud or intent to personally gain, but rather that administrative oversight was … more
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MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon, left, and Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa sign paperwork recognizing the retirement-savings partnership between the two states.
R.I., Conn. announce program to make it easier to retire
Sitting at a table in front of a small business in Warwick, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa and Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon each signed papers marking a new partnership between … more
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Superintendent Lynn Dambruch and the other four members of the School Committee present outgoing member Karen Bachus with a plaque commemorating her 12 years on the committee.
School Committee chooses its cuts to 2 new high schools
The Warwick School Committee’s regular Tuesday meeting heard updates on the new high schools, the district’s finances and some potential cuts to the planned new high schools. John Bates, … more
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School Committee chairman confronts City Council critic
In their Monday meeting, the Warwick City Council heard a presentation from School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan giving the council an update on the happenings within the Warwick school system. … more
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Picozzi's light show shines on for charity
It’s up, it’s shining brightly and donations are coming in to the Tomorrow Fund. As he has done for years now – making the show more intricate each year – Mayor Frank Picozzi’s digital family Christmas light show went live last weekend. Usually... more
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