Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Warwick.
The new East Bay Bike Path bridges are open, giving local cyclists a safe ride over the water.
The structure improves bike connections+ and offers a fresh route for community riders+ to enjoy.
Ron Trotta plays the piano for arriving travelers at T.F.
Green Airport this morning. His live performance gives a warm welcome to passengers starting their day.
Over Easter weekend, Real Housewives members visited local spots including a Cranston restaurant, a Pawtucket soccer game, and a Boston aquarium while Liz McGraw celebrated a newborn grandchild and Jo-Ellen Tiberi defended Cranston on social media — highlighting their active role in community life.
Motor Cab Insurance Company has received nearly $7 million in state tax credits to create 370 jobs by 2030 (189 at its Lincoln center) and support over $200 million annually in economic output, with hiring underway since January and employment promised through 2037.
CCRI will award its first honorary degrees to the late Judge Caprio and journalist Dan Barry during commencement on Tuesday, May 12 at Amica Mutual Pavilion — Barry will deliver the commencement address.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is setting up a detour for Route 37 eastbound traffic starting Monday night to remove a structurally deficient bridge at exit (3A) in Warwick.
Demolition work will proceed through the summer and later in 2026.
Monday saw many high school sports results across the region, with Moses Brown boys lacrosse scoring 19 to 7 over South Kingstown + baseball and softball teams posting strong wins.
Coaches are reminded to submit scores from 6 to 10 p.m. for daily updates.
The Longplex Softball Player of the Week nominees are revealed for Week 1 of the season, and readers can cast votes online until Friday.
The winning player will receive a bucket of internet clout + boost local softball pride.
West Warwick baseball blanked North Providence 11-0 on Monday, Apr.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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