AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Sports Honors: The Rhode Island Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame named its Class of 2026, adding 10 new inductees plus a classic team to the state’s growing roster of legends. Arts & Entertainment Spotlight: “Caught in Providence,” the courtroom reality series filmed in Providence Municipal Court under the late Judge Frank Caprio, earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Series. Community Retail & Culture: Providence Place launched the RI Small Business Village, a new curated shopping spot featuring 40+ Rhode Island makers and storefronts running through Aug. 30. Food & Local Flavor: Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery released a new cookbook, “From Cow to Kitchen,” celebrating the farm’s four generations and sharing recipes plus family history. Health Watch: URI’s Nicole Richard shared practical tips to avoid cyclosporiasis as the summer foodborne illness stays in the headlines. Weird-but-True Rhode Island: A viral radio segment highlighted Rhode Island’s “most terrifying porta potty,” perched atop the Mount Hope Bridge construction. Public Safety/Policy: New Shoreham zoning ordinance amendments update non-conformance and special-use permit criteria.
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