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4TH OF JULY

Photos: From the Bristol parade to WaterFire, the most extravagant Fourth of July celebrations in Rhode Island

The oldest commemoration of the nation’s founding drew thousands of people to watch floats, listen to music, and see local celebrities. Celebrations took place around Rhode Island as well. Here’s what it all looked like.

RI ARTS
‘The Gilded Age’ actress Laura Benanti is back in Newport, headlining two musical evenings with Newport Classical
The Tony Award-winning actress talks about celebrating her daughter’s birthday in Newport, losing her tooth on the set of ‘The Gilded Age,’ and refusing to eat or drink while wearing period costumes.

RHODE MAP
Watch: The political debate you didn’t hear about last week
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is getting a lot of attention for his comments on President’s Biden’s debate performance, but did you know Whitehouse participated in his own spirited debate last week?

RI ENVIRONMENT
Public comments pour in as R.I. coastal regulator considers country club’s petition
Quidnessett Country Club wants the Coastal Resources Management Council to change a water classification, but opponents say the golf course is trying to retroactively change the rules after it built an unauthorized seawall.

GLOBE RI + RI PBS
Institutionalized in R.I.: A thousand nights stuck in a system that fails kids
The US Department of Justice has accused Rhode Island of warehousing children at Bradley Hospital, the state’s only pediatric psychiatric facility. Families hope the investigation finally means help for their children is on the way.

Colonel Oscar Perez on his first year as Providence police chiefDo we still need police officers in Rhode Island schools?Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.The device debate: Fed up, some schools are banning cell phonesProvidence’s ‘Superman’ building could need more public funding, R.I. housing secretary saysUS Senator Reed says Netanyahu should step down

CELTICS BEAT WRITER'S NOTEBOOK
What we’re hearing about the Celtics’ looming sale, staff changes, and other offseason matters
Providence College fans will recognize the lineage of one of the Celtics' new assistant coaches.

THINGS TO DO
401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 5-12
This week: WaterFire, RiverFire, and fireworks, outdoor movies and concerts, laser light show, and more!

COURTS
Families of inmates who died by suicide at ACI file lawsuits
Attorneys for the ACLU of Rhode Island filed the lawsuits on behalf of the families of 39-year-old Dana Leyland, 27-year-old Brian Rodenas, and Peter De Los Santos, 35, who all died within a five-month span.

HOUSING
R.I. to receive federal funds to change public’s perception of affordable housing
The Biden administration will direct $3.8 million to Rhode Island to help remove barriers to development and spur affordable housing production.

Weekend Forecast | Dave Epstein and Ken Mahan
Building humidity increases chances for some showers through the weekend
Some sunshine may peek through during these muggy days.

FOOD
What foods scream summer to you?
We asked 10 food folks what they crave this time of year, because, as Jeremy Sewell puts it, "In New England, we earn things." Here’s what they said.

Latest Sports News

Ceddanne Rafaela follows Masataka Yoshida’s tying homer with a blast of his own as Red Sox rally past Yankees

For one night, Yankee Stadium is Masataka Yoshida’s stage

Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in first Copa America

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THINGS TO DO

401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 5-12

This week: WaterFire, RiverFire, and fireworks, outdoor movies and concerts, laser light show, and more!

COURTS

Families of inmates who died by suicide at ACI file lawsuits

Attorneys for the ACLU of Rhode Island filed the lawsuits on behalf of the families of 39-year-old Dana Leyland, 27-year-old Brian Rodenas, and Peter De Los Santos, 35, who all died within a five-month span.

HOUSING

R.I. to receive federal funds to change public’s perception of affordable housing

The Biden administration will direct $3.8 million to Rhode Island to help remove barriers to development and spur affordable housing production.

PODCAST

The ‘Clamarati’ ride again, ranking the best clam cakes in all the land (or at least Rhode Island)

The Rhode Island Report podcast hits the road to witness the 10th Lil Rhody Clam Cake Crawl and a guest appearance by US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
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THINGS TO DO

401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 5-12

This week: WaterFire, RiverFire, and fireworks, outdoor movies and concerts, laser light show, and more!
Pride Month events in Rhode Island

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INFRASTRUCTURE

No companies bid to rebuild R.I.’s Washington Bridge

The massive $400 million project starts with demolishing the bridge this summer, but no construction firms have submitted bids to rebuild it.

RHODE MAP

🎆 Rhode Island fireworks are the best fireworks

It’s officially fireworks season (Providence actually held its big celebration last night), so it’s worth highlighting some of the best shows in the area over the next couple of days.

COLUMN | DAN McGOWAN

Rhode Island deserves an inspector general

A new Salve Regina University poll that showed 73 percent of likely voters in Rhode Island say they support creating an inspector’s general office, while only 8 percent say they disapprove.

RI POLITICS

R.I. legislator says Senate President Ruggerio is targeting him for opposing iGaming bill

Rep. Potter ties his primary challenger and the death of opponents’ legislation to the online gambling bill vote, but Ruggerio dismisses it as “petty nonsense” and Graziano says Ruggerio did not recruit him.

PODCAST

The ‘Clamarati’ ride again, ranking the best clam cakes in all the land (or at least Rhode Island)

The Rhode Island Report podcast hits the road to witness the 10th Lil Rhody Clam Cake Crawl and a guest appearance by US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

RI CRIME

R.I. ‘parenting coordinator’ accused of raping and molesting girl

Kyle Delaney, 49, of Glocester, had served on the parent advisory board for the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

RI VOICES | SCOTT MACKAY

4th of July in Bristol, R.I.: tradition, patriotism, and civic pride

The annual series of concerts, fund-raising events, galas, beauty contests, and carnivals has ushered in the biggest day on the town’s social calendar.

RI CRIME

R.I. businesswoman carried out $10m mail sweepstakes scheme that targeted senior citizens, DOJ says

Meagan E. Shine, 47, utilized the US Postal Service to engage in predatory fraud schemes that allegedly duped the elderly and other vulnerable people into sending payments.