Morning
Warwick
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members and state leaders gathered at the State House on Jan. 8 for the annual interfaith poverty vigil, where prayers, songs, and speeches by Gov. Dan McKee, Woonsocket Councilor Kristina Contreras Fox, and Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski + Rabbi Emily Goldberg Winer underlined the initiative to combat poverty. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A will open its new restaurant at 1225 Division St. in Warwick on Thursday, Jan. 15. Locally owned by Mike Dacey, it will create 110 jobs, offer free meals for customers in cow prints (open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday), and donate $25k to Feeding America. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Subway launched four Protein Pockets (Baja Chicken, Peppercorn Ranch Chicken, Italian Trio, and Turkey and Ham) at its Rhode Island locations on Jan. 8. The chain also introduced a rotating Sub-of-the-Day program and a new loyalty program for extra rewards. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Stop and Shop said it is seeking a tenant for a vacant location after state leaders claimed the chain kept properties unused to block competition. The company noted one closed site will soon open as Whole Foods and officials plan to reintroduce a bill addressing restrictive covenants later this year. ABC 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Bryant coach Jamion Christian apologized after his team lost 77-63 to UMass Lowell at a conference home game, noting that they lacked physical toughness in the paint. He said the team must improve before its next matchup. The Providence Journal
- ➤ High school basketball games on Thursday ended with close finishes: Barrington overcame La Salle 65 to 60, Cranston East beat Johnston 74 to 63, and East Greenwich edged West Warwick 60 to 51 (others also saw tight wins). Coaches were reminded to send game scores between 6 and 10 p.m. The Providence Journal
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Glistening Twilight Painting Session
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a relaxing art session with drinks and good company.
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Providence Bruins vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Free entry — Network and enjoy a thrilling AHL hockey game from the Loge Box.
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Alex Cohen Live at Basta
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations encouraged — Enjoy an acoustic blend of classic hits and original tunes from the '50s to today.
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Date Night Calabria
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Chef Walters Cooking School — Check for pricing — Explore the culinary delights inspired by the scenic coast of Calabria, Italy.
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Snowflake Mandala Workshop
2:30-4:30 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — All materials provided — Unleash your creativity with winter-inspired mandala-making led by Beth Goulet.
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Customizable Zodiac Sign Painting with LED Lights
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Create and customize your zodiac sign while enjoying drinks in a fun studio atmosphere.
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Providence Restaurant Weeks
Lunch and dinner specials — January 25th to February 7th — Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau — Enjoy two weeks of dining deals from local restaurants.
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