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Stephen P. McAllister informed his City Council colleagues this weekend that he plans to step away from local politics altogether and will not be challenging incumbent independent Mayor Frank Picozzi.

The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim track standout Hunter Schobel, who put on a show at the Class A Championships this past weekend in Coventry. Schobel took first place in both …

The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim lacrosse player Ryan Barlow. The senior captain has remained one of the state’s most dangerous players and put on a show in a state …

His first day on the job, Phil Slocum was given some advice from his father, George. It was 1978. The father and son were sitting in a conference room at Slocum Real Estate and Insurance, the …

On May 7, Chariho voters will be asked to approve or reject a $150 million bond to tear down and rebuild three perfectly good elementary schools under the lure of

As reported in last week’s Warwick Beacon, Warwick residents and officials seeking to gain some more insight and accountability into the goings on of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) …

This March recorded the most rainfall second only to March 2010 when two nor’easters hit the state within a week with the second storm during 8.79 inches of rain over two days. We weren’t …

The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs are going small to play big. Traditionally the club holds a September golfing day and dinner at the Warwick Country Club. That’s on the calendar for this …

The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim pitcher Nolan Canestrari. Although the Pats fell to Cranston East in the season opener, Canestrari tossed a gem on the mound, striking out …

Sad news to report. Our longtime freelancer Pete Fontaine died Wednesday afternoon. For decades, youve been reading his upbeat stories highlighting community giving. His bylines have regularly …