Morning
Warwick
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island attended a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on April 17 where Alicia Carmody threw a ceremonial first pitch. Most cast members said they would join season 2 if renewed — only Rulla Nehme Pontarelli remains unsure due to challenges. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Independent candidate Ken Block released a poll showing him in second place against Gov. McKee and challenger Foulkes, with his numbers rising after voters learned of his outsider experience. The poll (802 voters, April 13-16) highlighted key issues like infrastructure and waste reduction. The Providence Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed that a man tested positive for measles on Monday, Apr. 20 and began contact tracing to monitor potential exposures in the community. WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open for Week 3 Longplex Athlete of the Week in Baseball, with fans choosing from five high school players by clicking the link. Polls run Monday through Friday for bragging rights (phone and email votes will not count). The Providence Journal
- ➤ A new ranking list for Rhode Island girls lacrosse teams was released ahead of Week 4. Moses Brown tops Division I — known for strong team communication — while Westerly leads Division II and teams in Divisions III and IV are set to play key matches this week. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Readers can vote until Friday for the Week 3 Longplex Softball Player of the Week; nominees from Barrington, Lincoln, East Providence and Cranston West include competitors like Grace Fontaine + Molly Ganim, with the winner to be announced next week after ballots close. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Monday's high school games showed strong performances in baseball, softball, and lacrosse, with Trinity's Townies winning a close game after a late rally and other teams posting solid pitching and hitting. Tuesday's schedule will feature more local action statewide. The Providence Journal
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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