Good morning, Warwick.

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island spinoff was announced on May 8 and will film in spring, summer, and early fall, with producer Andy Cohen saying the cast is very Italian.

State officials praise the show for boosting tourism while some locals worry it may only spotlight tourist areas — like Newport — and use out-of-state crew.

The African American Museum held its inaugural preservation breakfast Monday, May 12th to honor Black women for their contributions to the state.

The event also served as a fundraiser to help preserve Rhode Island Black history and featured keynote speaker attorney Misty Delgado from the state department of children, youth and families.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift the travel lanes on Route 113 over I-95 and I-295 in Warwick to the eastbound side starting Friday—lane changes will support bridge work on Route 113 scheduled to last through the summer and aim to restore original lanes on new bridges by year's end while one ramp remains closed for the rest of the year.

Today, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Appollonio—who represents Warwick—that lets the Department of Health director review back-logged license applications for medical professionals.

The bill now moves to the House as lawmakers plan to ease the shortage of primary care physicians.

Albanese Jr. will present a self-contained development plan for Hunter’s Garage on the Warwick side of Pawtuxet Bridge on May 14, which calls for a two-and-a-half-story mixed-use building with one-bedroom flats, two-story townhomes, 22 parking spaces, and the demolition of the 1930 structure — all designed to meet zoning rules and fit with the historic village style.

Last week, the Providence Journal Softball Player of the Week contest concluded despite a limited schedule from weather, and Ponaganset’s Maia Salvo won the vote (54.35%, nearly 25,000 votes) while Rogers’ freshman Lila Leys earned 40.63% (just over 18,000 votes).

Voting will remain open until Friday night so local fans can help decide this week’s winner, who will be announced next week.

Two Providence women’s basketball players—Ugne Sirtautaite transferring to Fordham and Kaili McLaren joining Vanderbilt—have exited the Friars while URI men’s player Tyonne Farrell left midseason amid off-court concerns.

Local Pawtucket native Isaiah Miranda signed with Long Island University after stints at several programs.

The Providence Journal is switching its spring softball power rankings to an online photo gallery for the final two weeks of the season — the new format shows the top teams by division along with their cutline details.

This change aims to make the rankings easier to view and share.

Eric Rueb today updated the boys lacrosse power rankings—La Salle leads Division I and Scituate remains unbeaten in Division IV—while calling for a shift from the RPI system to a playoff format that gives all teams a fair chance.

The column outlines key matchups for top teams and explains how the new system could reward current performance.

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.

Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Pawtuxet Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant arts and crafts festival with local artisans, music, and delicious eats.

AMC Narragansett Spring Fling

1-4 p.m. — Goddard Memorial State Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful picnic with games, prizes, and outdoor camaraderie at this annual spring event.

Rhode Island's 14th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run

9 AM – 12 PM — Warwick City Park — Registration required online — Walk or run to support esophageal cancer awareness and research.