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DJ Daniel Sworn in as Honorary Police Officer in Bristol

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DJ Daniel Sworn in as Honorary Police Officer in Bristol

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) -- Saturday was a special day for Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who was sworn in as an honorary police officer in Bristol. DJ, who is 13-years-old and aspires to become a police officer, was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. He was given only months to live, but has overcome the odds and is still fighting after 13 surgeries throughout the last seven years. RELATED: Boy battling brain cancer to be sworn in as hono…See the Story

2nd Student Reports Incident Involving Barrington Bus Monitor

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2nd Student Reports Incident Involving Barrington Bus Monitor

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BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — After a Barrington student reported alleged misconduct by a school bus monitor, a second student has come forward. In a letter to families, Superintendent Robert Wargo said the district and Barrington police are now investigating both incidents, which are alleged to have happened on the same bus route. The bus monitor in question has been serving Barrington Public Schools since 2022 as an employee of Ocean State Transit…See the Story

Boy battling brain cancer to be sworn in as honorary police officer in Bristol

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Boy battling brain cancer to be sworn in as honorary police officer in Bristol

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — A brave 13-year-old boy from Houston, Texas, will be in Bristol this weekend to receive a huge honor. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel has been battling brain and spinal cancer since 2018, but his dream is to become a police officer one day. He will be sworn in as an honorary police officer with the Bristol Police Department and more than 10 other law enforcement agencies from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. "We are very excited to …See the Story

Bristol business owners divided over Summer Concert Series move

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) – Local business owners on Thames Street in Bristol are divided on the popular Summer Concert Series moving from Independence Park to Roger Williams University. Some say they haven’t noticed a major difference, while others say it’s been a big blow to their business. “Yesterday, we were pretty much dead in the dining room, and last year, you could barely even walk through. It’s that much of a difference,” said Caroline Corre…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

RITBA won’t release Mt. Hope Bridge inspection report, citing security

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Locals excited to see Hollywood stars in RI

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WARREN, R.I. (WPRI) — Smalltown Rhode Island is once again set to appear on the silver screen. Area residents and business owners said seeing major Hollywood stars in their hometown is cause for excitement. Director M. Night Shyamalan has been spotted around the Ocean State filming his upcoming movie, which is an original love story with a supernatural twist. BACKGROUND: M. Night Shyamalan, Jake Gyllenhaal movie to film in RI Shyamalan and…Hollywood · Warren Read Article

Colorado Investor Acquires Rhode Island Industrial

Marcus & Millichap finalized the sale of a 21,570-square-foot industrial warehouse in Bristol, RI. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. “This sale is a testament to continued strong demand for Rhode Island industrial investments from both local and national groups,” said Harrison Klein, managing director of investments. “A lack of supply for smaller buildings continues to push record sale prices.” Klein and Michael Grant, investment specialis…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

This Is the Unofficial 'Fourth of July Capital' in the U.S.—and It Hosts the Oldest Independence Day Celebration in the Country

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If there’s one place that knows how to do the Fourth of July right, it’s Bristol, Rhode Island.Nat Squatrito/Bristol Fourth of July Committee A vintage Corvette driving in the Bristol Fourth of July parade.I’m a Floridian through and through, but something about Bristol, Rhode Island, feels like a second home to me. It’s probably the warm welcome from locals like Brian Travers, proprietor of the Bradford-Dimond-Norris House bed and breakfast, wh…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

First day of filming for M. Night Shyamalan movie 'Remain' in Rhode Island

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WARREN, R.I. (WLNE) — The first day of filming began in Rhode Island Wednesday for an upcoming movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal. “Remain,” directed by M. Night Shyamalan, will be filmed in the Ocean State this summer. The crew spent Wednesday morning and afternoon filming inside The Coffee Depot on Main Street. The shop and Jefferson Street were closed for hours for safety reasons, but the co-owner said they are thrilled to have been picked for th…M. Night Shyamalan · Warren Read Article

Blount Fine Foods officially moves HQ to Warren

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WARREN, R.I. (WPRI) — Blount Fine Foods has officially moved its headquarters back to the Ocean State. The fifth-generation, family-owned seafood manufacturer formally opened its brand new headquarters earlier this month. The new headquarters, located off Market Street in Warren, is now home to its corporate and executive offices. Though its headquarters had been located in Fall River for more than two decades, Blount Fine Foods has strong roots…Warren, Rhode Island · Warren Read Article

Bristol parade route line painting to begin tonight

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) -- The town of Bristol is getting preparations underway tonight for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Crews will begin painting the middle of Hope Street with the red, white and blue stripes. The Bristol Police Department says this will cause parking restrictions on Hope Street between Washington and Union Streets from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. These road restrictions are expected to last several days. Download the WPRI 12 and Pin…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

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