State approves takeover of Providence public schools

Boston poised to sweep Tampa Bay away DAILY NEWSLETTER [Providence Journal]( 24 Jul, 2019 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( Today's Top Stories: [State approves takeover of Providence public schools]( In an unprecedented move, the state Council of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded Rhode Island's new education commissioner sweeping authority to intervene in the city's dysfunctional public schools. In Warwick, the City Council approves $4 million to restore school sports and other after-school activities. [Hotels, apartments, retail planned for former Newport Grand site]( The Carpionato Group plans to demolish the former Newport Grand and construct a $100 million mixed-use development the company said would be the "largest private development project" ever in Newport. [R.I. Catholic Diocese to turn over 70 years of records to attorney general]( Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence that will provide access to diocesan files and records dating back to 1950 as part of its ongoing review of allegations of clergy child sex abuse. [Twin River, learning of IGT’s no-bid proposal, pitched its own]( When Twin River found out in the spring that IGT was working toward a deal to extend its contract for 20 years and $1 billion, the casino company made a series of competing proposals to state officials to try to match or beat what IGT was offering. [Jeffrey Grybowski stepping down as CEO of offshore wind company Ørsted]( Jeffrey Grybowski is stepping down as co-CEO of Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind after nine months in the position and a decade before that with a Rhode Island startup that built the first offshore wind farm in the United States. [Editorial: Laws have to be observed]( Rhode Island has a law on the books requiring a member of the Public Utilities Commission to be a qualified voter in the state. Local Sports: [Red Sox 5, Rays 4: Boston poised to sweep Tampa Bay away]( ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Those suggesting the Red Sox are incapable of besting the Rays down the stretch might want to think again. [Edelman will reportedly be limited during camp with thumb injury]( The Patriots will be missing an important piece of their offense when training camp opens on Thursday. And finally... [Providence’s newest ramen spot has a playful vibe]( Noodle bowls, chilled sake in etched glasses, chili oil in kitty condiment pots and a wall of anime and cartoon characters add to the taste and charm of the intimate Tori Tomo, at 69 Washington Street. 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 2902 © 2019 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.