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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — For many lifelong Riverside residents, a new market opening up this weekend will be a trip down memory lane. McShortagees Market will officially open for business on Sunday at 11 a.m. The market is situated in a familiar spot for locals — the shopping plaza off of Willett Avenue where the old Schroder's Deli used to be. William Hurly, owner of McShortagees Market, told 12 News it was his father who suggested he ope…See the Story
McShortagees Market opening in East Providence
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee nominated Katelyn Medeiros, Esq. on Friday to lead the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) in Rhode Island. "Katelyn is a proven and passionate leader who has championed the safety and well-being of Rhode Island children for more than a decade, including the last two years as our state’s acting director," McKee said in a press release. "We know she will serve Rhode Islanders well in this permanent rol…See the Story
McKee announces pick for RI child advocate
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Amazon · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Thousands of nightgowns are being recalled because they violate the flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves the Zegoo Children’s Nightgowns sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The short-sleeved nightgowns were sold in light pink, pink and blue. No injuries have been reported. Anyone who boug…See the Story
Kid’s nightgowns sold on Amazon recalled for burn risk
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East Providence · East ProvidenceFeast & Fettle's commercial kitchen remains in East Providence, Rhode Island, and it has opened a fulfillment center in Port Chester, New York. It also runs retail stores in Cambridge and Pawtucket.See the Story
Feast & Fettle further expands into New York and New Jersey
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Republican Party · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — State Rep. Patricia Morgan, who is one of two Republicans running in Rhode Island's U.S. Senate race this year, has declined to debate her opponent in the primary, 12 News has learned. There were two debates proposed, according to Jesus Solorio, former executive director of the Rhode Island GOP and senior advisor for Raymond McKay's campaign. Solorio told 12 News on Thursday those debates were proposed by the state…See the Story
Rep. Morgan declines to debate opponent in Senate GOP primary
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A fight over miniature-Japanese vehicles has made its way to Smith Hill. Earlier this year, Sen. Lou DiPalma said a number of his constituents were told they had to return the plates and registration for their "Kei trucks." According to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Kei vehicles "are primarily mini-trucks manufactured for the Japanese market designated as 'kejidosha' light weight vehicles." The mini tr…See the Story
Kei controversy: DMV asks owners to return truck registration
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East Providence · East ProvidenceA Rhode Island man said he couldn't believe his eyes when he opened the door and saw two severely damaged cars in front of his house Monday night.See the Story
‘Unbelievable’: Man pulls teens from burning car outside his Rhode Island home
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local businesses have continued to feel the impact of the Washington Bridge being partially closed, and many are hopeful the federal government's loan program will help. Zekay Kucukkaya owns Dark Star Comics in East Providence and Central Falls. He told 12 News that he opened up the East Providence location right before the bridge was shut down in December and he has seen the difference in traffic. "It feels like a…See the Story
Local businesses rely on SBA loans to keep doors open
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