Morning
Warwick
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stop + Shop in Warwick will close at 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5 to allow employees extra time with family + stores in nearby areas will follow similar hours. The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Real Housewives of Rhode Island will premiere on Bravo on April 2 — showcasing the local accent with dropped R’s and unique vowel sounds. Linguists compare these traits to New York and Boston accents, adding local flavor to our TV culture. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island's K-12 council voted Tuesday night — after extra snow days — to shorten the school year, meaning students now have fewer instructional days than normal. WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Parks and Recreation Director Steve Piscopiello was recognized last week when his peers awarded him the 2026 John (Jack) Cronin Award for dedicated service. Cranston Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 4 at Thayer Arena, local alumni hockey teams will compete in a charity game sponsored by Bentley Companies that honors Tom Cavanagh (remembered for his struggles with mental health) while donations support his memorial fund and local hockey programs. Warwick Post
- ➤ High school sports action on Tuesday ended with key wins in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and volleyball. Teams from Lincoln, Mt. Hope and other local schools delivered shutout outings — a round-up that highlighted standout pitching and run-scoring plays. The Providence Journal
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The Bark & Boogie
6-9:30 p.m. — Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa — Tickets required — A spirited celebration supporting pets and people with cocktails, food, live music, and dancing.
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Write to Grow Writing Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — No cost listed — Engage in writing to enhance mindfulness and personal growth through poetry and sharing.
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Easy Pastel Painting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — All materials included — Unleash your creativity while learning soft pastel techniques to paint a serene sand dune beach scene.
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Fourth Annual Izzy K Event
1:30-5:00 p.m. — 116 Long St, Warwick, RI — Donation goal of $50,000 — Support the mission to bring joy and care to patients and families in the community.
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