AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health & Environment: Italian researchers report that microplastics can build up in carotid artery plaque, and higher levels were linked to more strokes, heart attacks and sudden death over three years—another warning as Rhode Island and the region weigh how fast to regulate plastics. Local Business & Jobs: World Insurance Associates says it’s acquired Wolpert Insurance Agency in Worcester, expanding its Massachusetts and Rhode Island footprint with transportation-focused coverage. State Policy: Rhode Island signed a law limiting grocery self-checkout lanes to three per staffed lane, aiming to keep staffed options available for shoppers and reduce worker overload. Food & Retail: A new bakery, “cake,” opened at 142 Castle St., offering made-from-scratch cakes plus savory items like hand-rolled bagels and croissants. Community & Culture: Providence drew thousands for the 50th Annual PrideFest, with music, vendors and an illuminated night parade. Infrastructure & Water: The final segment of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway is finished, marking a major step for Providence’s long-running river cleanup and parkland buildout.
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