AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Arts & Tourism: Warwick Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 59th season with “Memory Lane,” including Providence College (May 30), a free Gaspee Days outdoor show in Warwick (June 6, rain date June 7), and a Richmond stop at the Washington County Fairgrounds (June 14). Public Health & Consumer Safety: Whole Foods is recalling minestrone soup sold in 17 states (including Rhode Island) after undeclared shrimp triggered potentially life-threatening allergies; refunds are available. Energy Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest premium gas in Newport County at $4.93 (week ending May 16), while Providence County’s lowest premium hit $4.19. Business & Growth: Kwench Juice Café says it’s accelerating franchise expansion, with Rhode Island already on the map. Science & Nature: A bee long thought extinct since 1960 has been rediscovered in Rhode Island, alongside 25 never-before-recorded species for the state. Sports: Seattle Reign’s Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored as the Reign beat Boston Legacy 2-1 in Rhode Island’s first pro women’s soccer match.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.