Today’s Top Stories: Rabbi Franklin retires after 40 years at Temple Emanu-El, A new ice cream shop in Providence makes you feel like a kid again; Editorial: Is the R.I. GOP going the way of the dodo?

[View email with images]( [Providence Journal]( Rabbi retiring, his work, his wish an open book As Rabbi Wayne Franklin prepares to retire in June after nearly 40 years at Temple Emanu-El, he said he hopes to leave his congregation with a legacy of inclusivity and understanding. [READ MORE]( R.I., Pawtucket seek new team to fill McCoy Stadium Wanted: Professional sports team (or teams) to fill beloved old stadium and bring joy back to down-on-its-luck Pawtucket. [READ MORE]( PawSox' Leon looking to earn his way back to the majors First, let s get the obvious hardball fact out of the way: Sandy Leon wishes he wasn t beginning his 13th pro season this week by taking a five-hour bus ride to Syracuse. [READ MORE]( Massage parlor raids yield cash, condoms, Twin River slips Police seized more than $35,000 in cash, gallon bags filled with condoms and W-2 winning slips from Twin River Casino during raids at two local massage parlors last week. [READ MORE]( R.I. Supreme Court: East Providence not liable for bicycle-crash injury The state Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that absolves the city of responsibility for a bicycling crash in a city park that left a teenager with a broken arm. [READ MORE]( R.I. Senate committee gets its turn listening to gun-control debate Overall, 22 of the 38 Senate members have co-sponsored the proposed assault weapons ban; 21 of the 38 have co-sponsored a companion bill to place a 10-round limit on high-capacity magazines. [READ MORE]( Warwick teacher, coach charged with possession of child pornography Richard Conti, a fifth-grade teacher and high-school softball coach was charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Rhode Island State Police. [READ MORE]( 2020 Census: Drive begins to count all in R.I. Rhode Island officially began revving up for the 2020 Census on yesterday afternoon with only 364 days left before the count starts. "We will be working to ensure that every Rhode Islander is a part of the 2020 U.S. [READ MORE]( Editorial: A new start for the GOP Nationally, the Republicans are by far the most powerful party in America... In Rhode Island, by contrast, Republicans seem to be at risk of going the way of the dodo. [READ MORE]( Tricycle Ice Cream puts a fresh spin on ice cream A new shop in Providence had led to an expanded line of gourmet novelties. But no worries - their tricycle-powered mobile cart will still be visiting events and farmers markets around Rhode Island this summer. [READ MORE]( Photos: Providence pedestrian bridge proceeds apace Work continues on the long-awaited Providence River pedestrian bridge, built on the piers of the former Route 195 bridge across the river. It is expected to be completed this year. [READ MORE]( [providencejournal.com]( Connect with Us! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Connect with Us! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [WWW.PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM]( You are receiving this communication as a member of the Providence Journal. Providence Journal values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Providence Journal 75 Fountain St Providence, RI 02902 © 2019 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.