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Warwick
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, GAMM Theater previewed Henrik Ibsen’s 'Ghosts' on Friday and offers a repeat today, while City Hall Plaza hosted ice skating and Roger Williams Park’s Botanical Center welcomed visitors; the Winter Farmer’s Market at Warwick Mall is set for tomorrow and a parking ban lasts until 6 p.m. Monday. Warwick Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Rose Weaver has inspired local audiences for decades with award-winning performances in acting, singing and talk shows. She overcame early challenges (including racism and young motherhood) to create one-woman productions and a Christmas Special nominated for Emmys. WJAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Education plans to request an emergency reduction of school days after the historic blizzard — local school boards will decide if the waiver is granted. The plan will help adjust the academic calendar when districts exceed the four-day snow day buffer. WJAR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Monday's historic blizzard, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management approved an emergency exemption for several towns to dump extra snow into nearby waterways for road safety, though Warwick and other town representatives said they plan to let the snow melt naturally. WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Providence ends its parking ban at 5 p.m. while Central Falls lifts theirs at 8 a.m., and Warwick will end its ban Monday at 6 p.m. Providence also announced the Snow Corps to match volunteer shovelers with residents in need—helping communities recover from the storm. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The State Archives is collecting digital photos and videos of the historic Blizzard of '26 to document its impact on the community. Residents can submit digital content by emailing the Archives or messaging the Secretary of State's Office (patience is appreciated due to high response). The Providence Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The RI Department of Health advises residents to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV shots as respiratory virus cases rise this winter. Health officials say common-sense precautions — such as staying home when sick and washing hands — can help protect high-risk individuals. Warwick Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Heart of RI Animal Rescue League presents Hugo—a resilient four-year-old dog seeking his forever home after a difficult past. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Local pizza fans can vote in a contest to pick Rhode Island’s best pie, with first-round voting open until 11:59 p.m. on March 4 + local favorites like Dave’s Fresh Marketplace highlighted in the bracket. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Cranston East edged North Providence 32-31 in a Division III playoff upset. The team, led by Brianna Morales and a full-house effort from Ceanaa Tuazon and Genesis Williams, will face No-3 Pilgrim on Monday, Mar. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Warwick. The Providence Journal
- ➤ La Salle’s boys basketball team — showing strong growth — beat Hendricken 61-54 in a tough quarterfinal game last Thursday. The Rams now advance to the Division I semifinals and will play at Rhode Island College on Tuesday. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island men's basketball lost to St. Bonaventure on Feb. 27 after the game was delayed by a blizzard, dropping the team's record to 15-13 overall and 6-9 in conference play. The Rams will host Saint Joseph at noon Saturday for Senior Day. The Providence Journal
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25th Extraordinary Woman Award Dinner
5-9 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Ticketed event — Celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the community with a prestigious award dinner.
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6th Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition
8 AM – 5 PM — Knight Campus - Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) — Free entry — Watch local students showcase their engineering skills in a thrilling wind turbine challenge.
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Spring Flower Arranging Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Cask Restaurant & Bar — Ticket includes two arrangements and one drink — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on flower arranging workshop.
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