Raimondo Was Top Pick For HHS Secretary | Patch PM

Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM after a cold and stormy weekend. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island.

Raimondo Was Top Pick For Biden's HHS Secretary: Politico

Raimondo unequivocally announced that she would not be Biden's pick during her weekly news conference.

Newport Police Announce Schedule, Routes For Santa's Nightly Ride

Follow along using the Santa-tracking app GYLPMSE.

URI Master Gardeners Donate Poinsettias To RI Retirement Homes

The 650 flowers were sent to facilities across the state to help brighten up the holiday season.

Providence's Virtual Tree Lighting Rescheduled For Weekend Storm

Tune in for the virtual celebration on Tuesday evening.

One final thought for today: My yard waste trash bin blew away during this weekend's storm, and I assumed it was gone forever until our friendly neighbors reported that they found it in their yard. If you have curbside trash pickup, I'd highly recommend writing your address on the trash cans (and securing them before a storm!) to avoid a similar situation.