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Warwick
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NBC 10 News took an inside look at the First Baptist Church in America (located on College Hill in Providence) on Thursday, Apr. 2. The report offers key details about this historic church. WJAR
- ➤ Today is Good Friday, and local Catholics observe the day with fasting and abstinence as they refrain from meat and hold quiet church services ahead of Easter on April 5. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiered April 2 at 10:10 p.m. ET, featuring dramatic family connections and personal admissions during a picnic at Goddard State Park — cast members shared private details and even questioned the meaning of the Fourth of July. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Yesterday, the premiere of Real Housewives of RI featured dramatic scenes at familiar local landmarks including Warwick’s Goddard State Park Beach. Filmed last year, the show spotlights recognizable Rhode Island hotspots that many locals may soon revisit. The Providence Journal
- ➤ On Thursday night, Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiered with watch parties in Providence and Cranston, drawing large crowds and sparking excitement about the state’s unique charm (local attendees and cast members highlighted the event as a boost for tourism). WJAR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Energy lowered summer electric rates to 11.1 cents per kilowatt hour on April 1, cutting a typical bill by about $7; however, the rate is the highest since 2000 because a winter relief package ended and a storm-damage surcharge returned, and next winter's prices are expected to be similar. The Providence Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Largemouth bass are biting as Rhode Island’s freshwater season begins, with trout stocking opening Saturday, April 11 at 6 a.m.; a free Kids Fly Fishing Day for youths 11 to 15 will be held Saturday, April 18 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Addieville East Farm, Mapleville). 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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Rhode Island Women's Expo
11 AM – 3 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — $12 online, $20 at the door — Celebrate women's lifestyle with shopping, wellness talks, and delicious tastings.
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