Full Tuition For Low, Moderate Income Students At Brown | PatchPM

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.

Today's top story

Brown University unveiled a new, three-pronged initiative to increase access and financial aid. Students coming from certain moderate-income families will receive full tuition, while low-income students will have all expenses, including books, fees and room and board, fully covered.

The university will also launch a program to increase college readiness among Providence students.

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The Good Eats master himself was in Providence Tuesday ahead of his one-night-only Beyond The Eats show at the Providence Performing Arts Center. After asking the Twitterverse where to find the best cup of coffee milk in the area, Brown and his wife visited Dave's Coffee in Providence for a cup of Rhode Island's favorite sweet drink.

Tuesday's other headlines

• First Rhode Island Honor Flight Since 2019 Takes Off This Weekend: 14 WWII veterans, 24 Korean War veterans and 22 Vietnam War veterans will fly to Washington, D.C. for a day of celebration and remembrance.
• High Seas Cancel Ferries To Block Island: While two morning trips continued as scheduled, all other trips were canceled due to high seas.
• Trick-Or-Treat 2021: Tips To Stay Safe In Rhode Island: Along with following COVID-19 precautions, here are some ways to stay safe as you hit the streets with your little goblins and ghosts.