Smithfield: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force invites reports on concerning behaviors

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Smithfield issues “An invitation for citizens to report concerning behavior in the Smithfield community” The Smithfield Town Council has created a “Community Concerns Form” for filing of complaints from community members about activity in the town. It has also appointed the SMITHFIELD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE and invites citizens to report concerning behavior…

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Updated: RI Monthly “Best of Rhode Island” contest story

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Since this story ran on April 7th, we received new information and clarifications and are including them here. A summary of the original story runs, below. From Tara Granahan: “I had no idea [the media category changing] had happened. I don’t have, and never have had, any kind of contractual agreement with the magazine. They…

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Popular contest decides to “redefine” one media category

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The Best of Rhode Island is a long sought-after designation from restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, and media outlets. It’s a fun – but coveted award. Make no mistake about it, it is more about advertising and branding promotion for Rhode Island Monthly, than it is about a judged honor. But we all know the game, and…

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“I’m a councilwoman. Please don’t tell me what to do.”

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About 3 weeks ago, Providence City Councilperson, Kat Kerwin, was present at Fortnight, a Dorrance Street wine bar, when the Providence Police responded to a resident’s complaint about loud music. She intervened between one of the owners, Mackenzie Holway, and the two to three police officers who were asking about a license to play music,…

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