AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Education & Youth Support: College Visions is expanding its Summer Prep program to CCRI’s Newport County Campus, with a five-week, July 7–Aug. 6 program for 25 rising ninth- through 12th-graders focused on college visits, career exploration, interview skills, and essay help. Community & Public Safety: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley condemned a Rhode Island Pride parade float that depicted him as a puppet in front of a bloody steamroller, saying it crosses a line by portraying violence against an individual. Block Island Updates: A new CoastSnap shoreline station is now live at Crescent Beach, letting residents and visitors upload photos to track erosion and storm-driven change, and the town council approved zoning changes to allow veterinary services via trailers. Health & Care: Rhode Island Community Food Bank is highlighting rising summer demand as kids lose access to school meals, pointing families to local pantry resources. Crime & Courts: A Pawtucket man, Michael Fernandes, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Jocelyn DoCouto, outside her hair salon. State Politics: In Senate District 38, Sen. Victoria Gu filed for reelection and is set to face Westin J. Place again.
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