Providence Police Report Another Criminal Incident Involving JUMP Bikes
(Providence, RI) -- There's been another report of an incident involving JUMP bikes in Providence. Police say three teenagers were arrested and a fourth suspect was being sought after a man was attacked and robbed on Penn Street in Federal Hill on Monday. Reports indicate JUMP and Providence officials are meeting soon to discuss the problem of the recent rash of crimes committed by people who are disabling the bikes and riding on them for free.
Barrington Bounced Out Of Little League World Series
(South Williamsport, PA) -- Rhode Island’s run in the 2019 Little League World Series is over. The New England regional champs from Barrington were shut out by New Jersey's Little League squad, two-to-nothing on Tuesday night. The Barrington boys had not gotten a hit until the final inning and had the tying run at the plate, but fell short.
Mayor Elorza's Charter School Proposal Criticized
(Providence, RI) -- Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza followed up on Tuesday on a proposal he made the previous day that would affect charter schools. Elorza, serving in his capacity as chairman, suggested at a board meeting of Achievement First charter school that there should be expansion for Achievement First, plus a closing of another school in exchange. The idea drew immediate critics, including the state's charter school league and Republican Party, and even Achievement First officials opposed it. Elorza added on Tuesday that he supports Achievement First expansion, but as long as it doesn't come at the cost of the students in the city's traditional public school system.
Providence Grays Photo Sells At Auction
(Providence, RI) -- A rare photo of the National League champion Providence Grays baseball team from 1879 has sold. Auction company Robert Edward Auctions says the composite photo sold for thirty-thousand dollars on Sunday night. It features ten members of the team with Hall of Fame player-manager George Wright at the center. The Grays played in the NL from 1878 to 1885 and won two league titles.
Reward Offered After Portable Toilets Blown Up In Southern RI
(Undated) -- The Rhode Island Fire Marshal is offering a reward to help catch whoever blew up a couple of portable toilets over the weekend. The Fire Marshal as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the incidents in Charlestown and Westerly. The incidents are not believed to be due to terrorist activity. The reward is up to five-thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Hasbro Phasing Out Plastic From Toy, Game Packaging
(Pawtucket, RI) -- Hasbro says it is removing plastic from its new toy and game packaging. Starting next year, the company says it will phase out plastic elements like polybags, elastic bands, shrink wrap, window sheets and blister packs. The hope is to virtually eliminate all plastic in packaging for new products by the end of 2022. Hasbro says it has had a long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability.