Alexa Gagosz

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PROVIDENCE — The US Justice Department notified Rhode Island on Wednesday through a letter that it is opening an investigation into whether the state engaged in a pattern of discrimination based on race “or other protected aspects” of the Civil Rights Act. The letter was first sent to state Attorney General Peter Neronha from Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division of the Justice Department. The contents of the letter were first reported by The Public’s Radio.

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PROVIDENCE — Three weeks into its nurses strike, Butler Hospital is posting job listings to permanently replace the unionized workers who have refused to cross a picket line and return to their posts. The striking workers say hospital operator Care New England has yet to settle on a fair contract with their leaders. Mary Marran, the president and chief operating officer of the hospital, said the move was a “necessary decision.”“We sincerely hoped this step would not become necessary,” said Marran.

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PROVIDENCE — PVDFest, the city’s signature celebration of art and culture, will return to downtown on Sept. 5 and 6, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday. Similar to past years, festival goers should expect musical performances and a battle of the bands, the unveiling of commemorative murals, more than 180 craft vendors, and dozens of food trucks surrounding Kennedy Plaza, the city’s central square.

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Instead, she will lead Ocean State 2026, a new nonprofit organization created by Governor Dan McKee that will be dedicated ensuring Rhode Island maximizes the economic opportunities of next summer’s World Cup, a press release from the governor’s office confirmed. Treasurer James Diossa will serve as chairman of the nonprofit’s board. “This world-class soccer event presents a major opportunity to showcase Rhode Island on the global stage — and we’re ready to seize it,” said McKee.

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You’re reading The Food Club, the Globe’s free weekly email newsletter about the restaurant scene in Rhode Island, and beyond. Get it sent to your inbox. NEWPORT, R.I. — For years, chef Jake Rojas wondered why Newport – an old port city surrounded by water – lacked contemporary takes on classic New England fare, and where each ingredient was sourced locally. “There’s not a lot of great coastal New England dishes that are both modern and really highlighting locally-sourced fish,” said Rojas.