By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com
Judge, lawyers meet as RI pension trial nears – Ted Nesi, WPRI.com
“Lawyers on both sides of the high-stakes lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s landmark 2011 state pension overhaul met with the judge behind closed doors Tuesday morning as the pretrial process continued.” http://bit.ly/14XkJv0
A week after taking office, Raimondo back on fundraising campaign trail – Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal
“One week to the day after her inauguration, Governor Raimondo is slated to be the center of attention at a $1,000-a-person fundraiser Tuesday night at the East Side home of Dr. Barrett Bready.” http://bit.ly/1C3Ka8O
Cheaters, closed since 2013, to reopen as the Wild Zebra – Amanda Milkovits, Providence Journal
“Cheaters Gentlemen’s Club, which has been closed since August 2013 after police found prostitution activities and an underage dancer, will reopen soon with a new name and new owner.” http://bit.ly/1Cg8jt8
Sonic restaurant exploring new location in Smithfield – Sam Wroblewski, 630wpro.com
“The fast-food restaurant chain Sonic is looking to set up its first Rhode Island location in Smithfield, according to the town officials.” http://bit.ly/1FQFbys
City bus monitors oppose privatization efforts – Dan McGowan, WPRI.com
“More than 100 city employees turned out in force at Monday’s school board meeting to speak out against a proposal that could leave them out of a job if city officials opt to privatize bus monitoring services.” http://bit.ly/1ybylP1
Full Lineup Announced For 2015 Newport Jazz Fest – John Bender, RI NPR
“The full musical lineup is out for the 2015 Jazz Festival. And as Rhode Island Public Radio’s John Bender reports, it’s the festival’s 61st anniversary.” http://bit.ly/14SgC3O
RI native 1 of 2 passengers on board Delta flight – Sam Wroblewski, 630wpro.com
“A Warwick native’s Twitter posts received national attention after a Delta Airlines flight from Cleveland to New York took off with just 2 passengers on board.” http://bit.ly/1IHNdWx
Providence College alumnus pledges $5 million toward new home for business school – News Staff, Providence Journal
“A prominent businessman has pledged $5 million to the Providence College School of Business to help build a new home for the school.” http://bit.ly/1u2xRdX
Hernandez judge: No to CNN request on public juror questions – Associated Press, ABC6
“The judge overseeing the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has turned down a request from CNN that the questioning of prospective jurors be done in a way that the public can hear.” http://bit.ly/1AXGiJH
RI birthing hospitals named among the best in the country – Bill Tomison, WPRI
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Rhode Island is a great place to choose to give birth.” http://bit.ly/1z7CRPL
