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Warwick
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community College of Rhode Island kicked off its academic year on Thursday, Aug. 28 with an opening day convocation led by new president Rosemary A. Costigan, the first alumna to serve as president; the college enrolls nearly 18,000 students & 8,500 in workforce programs. WJAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille on Warwick Avenue, a community staple since 2004, celebrates 21 years by changing its menu weekly to serve fresh, seasonal dishes, and Chef Christopher Palios—who has led the restaurant since 2009—works with local farms to offer a unique BYOB option. Warwick Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today is the first day of school in Warwick as school zone speed cameras are active near 11 schools to help keep students safe. Public schools are using bus patrol to watch for buses passing illegally—working with local police. ABC 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ T.F. Green International Airport announced it will continue renovating its terminal with a $64 million project that will update walls, ceilings, seating and lighting—officials said there will be no passenger disruptions and the plan may include relocating the iconic sailboat funded by federal grants. WJAR
- ➤ The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority board will meet today at 1:30 p.m. at their Melrose Street office to review a revised service change plan that does not cut any routes but may reduce Sunday and holiday service—safeguarding programs like RIde Anywhere for riders with disabilities and trips for public school students. If approved, the changes will go into effect Saturday, September 27. ABC 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Rhode Island and the Providence Bruins announced a new floorball program that offers athletes a chance to learn a sport similar to hockey played with a round ball and no skates; they launched the partnership at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The program will include a six‑week skills clinic starting September 4 in Cranston, a preseason game on Oct 3 where two athletes will drop the ceremonial puck, and a tournament at Providence College on Oct 11. The Providence Journal
- ➤ College football in Rhode Island begins this weekend as the Rams host Campbell today at Meade Stadium and the Bulldogs visit New Mexico State in Las Cruces tomorrow. The Rams aim to extend their nine-game win streak while the Bulldogs try to bounce back from a 2-10 record—each team looking to start the season strongly. The Providence Journal
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Apple Festival 2025
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — Free entry — Celebrate the flavors of autumn with delicious apple treats and family-friendly activities.
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