Good day Warwick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Why RI is seeing a surge in 'unaffiliated' voters (newportri.com) — Warwick residents now make up 37,829 of Rhode Island's registered voters, with the city showing more registered voters than adult citizens and one of the state's largest Republican totals. A detailed analysis explains the surge in unaffiliated voters, compares Warwick's numbers with Providence and nearby towns, and breaks down age, party, and district trends ahead of the Sept. 9 primary.
• Retired NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore shares spaceflight stories with RI students (wpri.com) — Students at Winman Middle and Scott Elementary in Warwick got to hear firsthand spaceflight stories from retired NASA astronaut and Navy captain Butch Wilmore during a special visit Tuesday. Wilmore, who flew multiple missions including piloting Boeing's Starliner in 2024, spoke about life aboard the International Space Station and his 25-year NASA career, giving Warwick kids a close-up look at space exploration.
• Rafael Ortiz (pvdeye.org) — A 72-year-old man who passed away at Kent Hospital in Warwick is remembered for his deep Christian faith, gentle nature, and dedication to serving others through soup kitchens and prison chaplaincy. Survived by his children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a large extended family, he leaves a legacy of quiet compassion that touched people from Providence to Warwick and beyond.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Warwick PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
West Warwick
Cranston
East Greenwich
Ok Warwick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Warwick Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.