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Jim O’Brien, Jennifer Mischley, and Zach Gibb in HIR by Taylor Mac at Wilbury Theatre Group.
Shocking dark comedy at Wilbury
Isaac (Zach Gibb) comes home from Afghanistan after three years to find his dysfunctional family in absolute chaos. His sister, Max (Will Malloy) is now as transsexual. His abusive father, … more
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RAISE YOUR VOICES: Valerie Tutson leads the gathered at the Funda Fest 26 Opening Party in a prayer.
Funda Fest 26 puts black Rhode Islanders Center Stage
For three weeks out of the year, Rhode Islanders are afforded the opportunity to celebrate an art so fundamental to the human experience that one might forget it’s an art at all: storytelling. … more
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With budget comes question, ‘how will RI fare?’
STORY OF THE WEEK : Will the real Rhode Island stand up? Is it the place where Gov. Dan McKee’s latest budget proposal “will help ensure our state reaches its fullest potential,” as … more
McKee’s FY25 budget is a mixed bag
As sure as life, death, and the Buffalo Bills losing in a high-stakes playoff game, so too is there a certainty that no state budget will satisfy every taxpayer that ultimately helps to foot the … more
JOHNSTON ROOTS: Debra Mulligan’s father Peter Cardullo and his mother Lillian posed for a photograph in front of her sister Josephine (Giorgianni) Paolantonio’s house at 2465 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. Mulligan’s Aunt Josie married Antonio Paolantonio from Frosolone, who was part owner/proprietor of Colonial Knife, which is still in operation. Her grandmother, who lived to be 110, was the second girl in the family. Lillian Cardullo was born in May 1903. Peter Cardullo, who is now 90, was born on August 24, 1933.
Back to Frog City
The roots of Debra A. Mulligan’s family tree are thick and tangled throughout Johnston’s neighborhoods like a plate of spaghetti with marinara. As an Ocean State scholar, Mulligan … more
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BACK IN BUSINESS: Apponaug Brewing Company’s bar was full within the first half hour of reopening, though it still has yet to be finished.
‘Business as usual’
Exactly one month after closing due to flooding damage, Apponaug Brewing Company re-opened at 4 p.m. last Friday night. Despite the cause for celebration- and patrons arriving  almost an … more
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BRAVING THE CONDITIONS: CCRI faculty members continued to protest on Tuesday, with members of the union picketing at the intersection leading into the college. According to assistant professor Daniel O’Neill, the CCRIFA’s secretary, members wanted to send a message about the importance of the work that professors do at the college.
CCRI faculty picket in below freezing temperatures on first day of classes
WARWICK — Temperatures were below freezing Monday morning as students strolled in for their first day of spring classes on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). But … more
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NOW AND WHAT IT COULD BE: An architect rendering of a proposed 12-unit apartment or condo development of the former Hunter’s Garage, as pictured Sunday, on the banks of the Pawtuxet River in the village. The Historic District Commission is expected to consider the plan on Feb. 21.
Latest Pawtuxet gateway plan is housing
Come this June Anthony Albanese Sr. will have owned the former Hunter’s Garage at the gateway to Pawtuxet Village for five years. A lot has happened in this five years and a lot hasn’t … more
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Evans, Thomas J.
Thomas J. Evans,  62, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Adrienne “Doll” F. … more
Poirier, Dolores T. (Hannon)
Dolores T. (Hannon) Poirier, 94, former owner of Bayview Seafood in Oakland Beach, passed away in the Saint Elizabeth Green House Home, on Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late … more
Genever, Ernest Joseph, Jr.
Ernest Joseph Genever Jr, 73, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Providence under the loving care of Hope Hospice after a long illness. He was born on September 15, 1950, in … more
Gallagher, George A.
George A. Gallagher, 82, of Pasadena Court, Warwick, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of 59 years to the late … more
Galligan
New school chair outlines goals
New elected School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan has begun to implement changes in his first week in the position. The changes, according to Galligan that range from new assignments for committee … more
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Soaking surge
After less than a month’s respite, Shawomet Avenue residents on Saturday once again faced a storm and tidal surge. The wind driven waves crested seawalls in Conimicut and lifted floating docks … more
Second thoughts on air cargo agreement
With a second read, Mayor Frank Picozzi says the deal the Rhode Island Airport Corporation was prepared to give the city isn’t what he thought it was and would have Main Avenue and Post Road … more
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Road work to come
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has a full slate of projects planned that will impact Warwick roads, bridges, the airport and even the station in the year ahead and beyond. … more
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WORDS FROM THE COACH: Governor Dan McKee addresses legislators during State of the State address Tuesday.
‘Coach’ McKee spells out game plan in State of State
Governor Dan McKee’s State of the State Address on Tuesday evening leaned on an everyman theme: running a state, McKee told the audience, is not so different from running a basketball team. … more
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A RIVER CAN”T STOP THEM: Kris Waugh and Tamara McKenney plan to have the Apponaug Brewing Company reopen this week despite being forced to close in December by flooding and then a second flood last week. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Flooded again, brewery rebounds faster than ever
“We’re good at it now,” Tamara McKenney, co-owner of Apponaug Brewing Co., said Monday morning. Condiments were neatly arranged like toy soldiers on a stand on one side of her. … more
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Here's what's happening in and around Warwick
Weekend Spotlight Jan. 20, Warwick Wildlife & Conservation Winter Bird Walk with Commissioner Kate Fitzpatrick on Sat., Jan. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at  Warwick City Park/Buttonwoods … more
Taxes can’t wait
Despite being greeted with about an inch of water on the floor of offices in the Saw Tooth Annex building last week, tax collectors remained available to process property tax payments that were due … more
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