Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Warwick.
Residents lined up at Fellini Pizzeria this morning in Cranston to pre-order a Thanksgiving pizza loaded with turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, gravy and cranberry.
The local shop offers the unique treat to add a festive twist to holiday meals.
Rocky Point State Park in Warwick sits on the historic site of Rhode Island’s first roller coaster built in 1872, originally an inclined railway at the old amusement park.
The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Providence Journal invites locals to vote for RI's favorite jingle with first round voting open until Sunday, Sept.
27 and second round starting Monday, Sept. 28 (recordings are provided to refresh memories).
Survivor season 51 premieres Wednesday, Sept.
23 at 8 p.m. on CBS — featuring 21 first-time contestants including three from Rhode Island as the series enters an Open Era that may revive past idols and advantages. Episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ with a premium plan.
Looking back at the Great New England Hurricane—seen for its sweeping damage across Rhode Island on Sept.
21, 1938—the report shows nearly all 500 Misquamicut homes were damaged and downtown areas flooded with stranded vehicles. Archival photos capture the severe destruction of homes and transport.
Federal officials announced nearly $15 million in disaster relief for farmers hurt by harmful weather in 2023 and 2024 at Snake Den Farm in Johnston.
Applications through the Rhode Island Disaster Relief Program open in early October — farmers can find details on DEM’s website.
A Florida man walked from Narragansett to Warwick on Monday, Sept.
21 as part of his nearly five-year, 12,000-mile journey to raise mental health awareness. He hopes to lift spirits + inspire over 85,000 online followers as he plans to finish his trek by the end of October.
A 60-year-old man from Washington County has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease, according to the Department of Health.
It is the third case detected this year — eleventh since 2016, and authorities urge residents to check for ticks after spending time outdoors.
Local high school sports fans can vote now to name the Providence Journal Girls Volleyball Player of the Week before the ballot closes Friday at 11:59 p.m.— recent winners include Classical's Dara Agramonte and standout efforts from Narragansett, Coventry and Johnston teams.
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