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Also on today's calendar: The Players presents Eric Bogosian's "Talk Radio" and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Here's what happened in Rhode Island high school sports on Monday (providencejournal.com) — Woonsocket athletes had a tough Monday, with boys tennis swept 7–0 by North Providence and boys volleyball falling 3–0 at Westerly, but they’re right back in action today. The VillaNovans have baseball at Hope, softball hosting North Providence at Notte Park, boys tennis at Providence Country Day, and a home volleyball match against North Providence, giving local fans several chances to show support.
2. Federal data gaps aside, poverty on the rise as R.I. families struggle to meet basic living expenses (bostonglobe.com) — Woonsocket is again singled out as one of Rhode Island’s core urban cities where child poverty is most concentrated, shaping how advocates think about directing resources. New data show rising child poverty and housing costs statewide, with Newport now statistically resembling Woonsocket and the other core cities, underscoring how affordability pressures are squeezing families well above the official poverty line.
3. Newport superintendent says new urban district designation could unlock state grant funding (whatsupnewp.com) — Woonsocket is highlighted alongside Newport and other core Rhode Island cities where most children in poverty live, a designation that can influence how state education dollars and grants are targeted. Newport’s new “urban district” status may reshape statewide funding debates that also affect Woonsocket, especially as leaders push to revise the school funding formula to better reflect student need.
4. Supply shock drives up gas prices as expert warns of more increases ahead (turnto10.com) — Woonsocket drivers are feeling the sting of gas nearing $4.50 a gallon, and an expert warns prices could climb toward $5 this summer. As relief, the state’s new $24 million EV charging plan will place stations in 18 communities, including Woonsocket, potentially making it easier for local residents to consider hybrids or electric vehicles despite cost concerns.
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