🌱 Patch AM: Why did Johnston ban overnight parking while Providence left cars out?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Johnston ban overnight parking while Providence left cars out?

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 52 and low of 23 degrees.
• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 29, low: 23.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lack of overnight parking ban in Providence impacts snow cleanup (turnto10.com) — Johnston was among the nearby communities that issued an overnight parking ban during the recent snowfall, unlike Providence, which kept cars on the streets. Providence residents and business owners reported messier roads and slower business, highlighting how different parking decisions can affect snow cleanup and weekend routines across the region.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Tyler-James Kelly
  Strings Bar & Grill, 183 George Waterman Rd, Johnston
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Library closes at 1 o'clock
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston

Monday January 5

• United Way 211 Van
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston
  12:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Amy Del Santo Recording Session
  Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence
  12:00 pm
• Library Board of Trustees
  Lincoln, RI Calendar , 145 Old River Road , Lincoln
  5:30 pm
• Zumba at The Gateway
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Sponsorship Registration: 2025 Main Street Strolls & Sip and Shop
  Main Street in East Greenwich, RI 02818
• Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aeorbics
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  5:15 pm
• Tai Chi Paradigm Beginner Level
  Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• All Aboard for the Holidays
  Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  10:00 am
• Municipal Court
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:00 pm

Friday January 2

• RWP Museum Discovery Tykes
  Museum of Natural History and Planetarium , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’m going to Olde Mystic Village later today.
  What is everybody’s take on bringing my dog? She’s really well behaved. I just don’t wanna have to stand out in the cold with her if we can’t go in… (Nextdoor Smithfield and Places)
• Tap on photo.
  Found great pyranese on Balston St in North Providence. Dog is wearing an E collar. If this is your dog, the dog is at Tri Town Shelter. (Nextdoor Hartford Ave/Killingly)

• Grieco Automotive Group posted a job opening for Service Porter in Johnston. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• Two men arrested for alleged assault on brother at hospital (wpri.com)

Cranston

• Another Democrat Shows What Entitled Elitists Leftists Are (sgtreport.com)
• Talya Walker Game Report: vs Rogers (maxpreps.com)

Providence

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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