Morning
Warwick
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, police issued 292 speeding tickets for drivers exceeding 100 mph and lobbyists were paid $16.4 million to influence state lawmakers while a RISD student art exhibit was removed, prompting censorship claims. A former Olneyville church is being converted into 26 apartments with work set to continue into the fall—city officials noted that poor sidewalk snow clearance led to a fatal accident and today 4/20 has shifted from counterculture to major dispensary sales. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Rhode Island football team held its spring game Saturday morning at Meade Stadium—its first as defending Coastal Athletic Association champions in nearly four decades—with returning quarterback Devin Farrell throwing for 178 yards and two touchdowns after recovering from a thumb injury. The defense won 30-24 with an early lead and a late safety, and the team will host Campbell in an Aug. 29 opener under the lights. The Providence Journal
-
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.
-
Understanding AI for Vision Impairments
10-11 a.m. — North Providence Mancini Center — Registration required — Explore how AI is enhancing independence for people with vision impairments.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Warwick
Welcome to the Morning Warwick, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Warwick, Rhode Island community. If you like the Morning Warwick, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Warwick.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Warwick and across Rhode Island. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Warwick
A free Warwick community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningwarwick.com/sitemap