Good morning, Warwick.

Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava will open a fast-casual location in Warwick later this year.

An NBC 10 crew saw construction on a building on Centerville Road with a Cava sign in its windows—this will be the second location for the chain in Rhode Island.

The Warwick School Committee approved a $198M school budget on April 17 that cuts $3M in salaries and will be reviewed by the Budget Commission on April 21 — some members said details on the cuts were missing, and more revisions are expected.

Governor Dan McKee proposed a budget amendment on April 18 that will require hospitals, nursing facilities and large physician practices to submit quarterly financial reports to the state—an effort to provide early warning of financial risks before further care disruptions occur following Anchor Medical Associates' announced closure in June.

The Rhode Island ACLU and law firm Shaheen and Gordon filed a federal class action lawsuit representing over 100 students from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Puerto Rico whose F1 student visas were abruptly terminated, risking detention and deportation.

The lawsuit claims that these terminations disrupted studies at Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and violated due process.

Mayor Picozzi named Ernest Almonte, David Champagne, and Angela P.

Murray as his three appointees to join the Warwick Schools Budget Commission—details released in City Council documents—and the Council will vote on their confirmation on April 21.

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (76) was admitted to Our Lady of Fatima Hospital after a reaction to cancer treatment and doctors are working to help him regain his strength.

He attended only five of 18 Senate sessions this year following his January re-election.

Bishop Hendricken beat East Providence 8-5 in a hard-fought baseball game at Pepin Field—Greg Fleury pitched well and timely hits from Cullen Crain, Parker Boyd, and Jack DePalma helped the Hawks improve to a record of 6-0-1.

Rise and Thrive Women's Networking Session: Pajama Power Hour

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Brewed Awakenings Warwick — Free entry — Connect with local women in a cozy pajama-themed networking session.

Statewide Business After Hours Networking Event

1-3:30 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Tickets available at the door — Network with local businesses while enjoying delicious samples from restaurants and caterers.

Rhode Island Monthly's 2025 Top Doctors Celebration

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Audi Warwick — $75 for guests — Celebrate the outstanding physicians recognized by their peers in Rhode Island.

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Hour Essentials — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a fun introduction to modern calligraphy in a relaxed setting.

Red Island Marathon

6 AM — Warwick City Park — Registration required — Experience the challenge and excitement of Rhode Island's marathon races.

6th Annual Backyard Art Show

1-7 p.m. — 450 Pequot Ave, Warwick, RI — Free entry — Explore local artists showcasing unique artwork and healing jewelry in a charming backyard setting.