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@alexandraleslie.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialSTORY: What was the "critical incident" district officials are now investigating that was alleged to occur at PCTA last year?
Police, plus school & district officials are staying tight-lipped. No criminal charges were filed.
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: A steep tax break former Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt granted to a downtown apartment building is at the center of a federal lawsuit against the city, with municipal officials arguing the deal is illegal because it never received City Council approval www.wpri.com/target-12/29...
@elisherman.bsky.socialFor decades, there’s been debate...
Is it a pineapple? A pinecone? A hand grenade?
Enjoyed reporting out this story with @timwhiteri.bsky.social and Johnny Villella.
We tracked down the original blueprints 👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/pi...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialWatch now on WPRI 12+: Colin Hogan of The Providence Journal appeared this week on "Behind the Story" to break down the recent chaos at the school board. @elisherman.bsky.social @kimkalunian.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: Rhode Island has agreed to remove another defendant from its lawsuit against companies that worked on the westbound Washington Bridge before it failed in 2023 www.wpri.com/target-12/rh...
@timwhiteri.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialBREAKING: An airport contract worker was arrested trying to bring a firearm into a secure area at TF Green.
A spokesperson says the TSA "identified" the gun and denied the person access. w/ @Eli_Sherman
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialThe mayor of Johnston is pushing back against a whistleblower complaint that alleges town firefighters were repeatedly drunk and high on the job, creating "unreasonable workplace hazards."
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. is pushing back against a whistleblower complaint alleging a pattern of alcohol and drug use among town firefighters while on duty.
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialWatch now on WPRI 12+: Nancy Lavin of Rhode Island Current was this week's guest on "Behind the Story." @elisherman.bsky.social @kimkalunian.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social
@alexandraleslie.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialTARGET 12: Since January, a top Providence public works official has collected a six-figure paycheck while sitting on paid leave.
The city won’t say why.
Story with @elisherman.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/target-12/pr... @wpri12.bsky.social
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: Cranston police arrested a man Sunday, accusing him of animal abuse and dealing drugs out of the former home of convicted drug ringleader Jasdrual “Josh” Perez www.wpri.com/target-12/ma...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialWatch now on WPRI 12+: The “Behind the Story” crew breaks down the results, the biggest takeaways and what comes next for the candidates who emerged on top. @elisherman.bsky.social @kimkalunian.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social
@elisherman.bsky.socialMAPS: Where voters rejected incumbents in Rhode Island’s biggest races.
Interactive maps + breakdowns --> www.wpri.com/target-12/ma...
@elisherman.bsky.socialWho is David Morales?
The 27-year-old poised to become Providence’s youngest mayor👇 www.wpri.com/news/who-is-...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @elisherman.bsky.socialRhode Island’s political season has hit a fever pitch, with Gov. Dan McKee calling on Attorney General Peter Neronha to resign Friday. @elisherman.bsky.social reports: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/eli-sherman/rhode-island-governor-calls-for-attorney-generals-resignation-in-escalating-feud/
@elisherman.bsky.socialNeronha responds: "I'm not resigning. I stand by my words"
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: Rhode Island’s political season has hit a fever pitch.
Gov. Dan McKee has called on Attorney General Peter Neronha to resign.
They are both Democrats www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
@elisherman.bsky.socialAnyone with valid overnight parking permits getting ticketed in Providence? Let me know: [email protected]
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: Kawhi Leonard just got hit with a $700,000 fine from the NBA.
The investigation detailed millions in secret deals.
His previously undisclosed investment in Rhode Island FC wasn't one of them www.wpri.com/target-12/nb...
@elisherman.bsky.socialNEW: The NCAA has replaced attorneys handling a case in Rhode Island after disparaging emails targeting a Villanova football player, his mother and the state’s judiciary surfaced in court filings.
Emails included the phrases "poop man" and "dumb judge" www.wpri.com/target-12/du...