'Superman' Building + RI Colleges Respond To Virus + Refugees

Happy Wednesday, Pawtucket! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

Today we have the responses of two Rhode Island colleges to COVID-19, as well as a Boston Globe columnist's case that serious discussions are needed revolving around development and building plans in downtown Providence.

But first, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 90, low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Rachel Nunes of Patch reports Rhode Island "stands ready to welcome" Afghan refugees. (Patch)
2. Patch also has the latest on Gov. Dan McKee's feelings on renewing the state's mask mandate. (Patch)
3. Daniel Hollingsworth of WLNE-TV reports all University of Rhode Island students who are exempt from receiving the coronavirus vaccine will have to be tested twice a week during the school year. (WLNE)
4. WJAR-TV reports Rhode Island College delayed the start of fall semester to Sept. 8 in hopes of giving students more time get the coronavirus vaccine. (WJAR)
5. Dan McGowan of The Boston Globe makes the case it's time to seriously talk about plans for Providence's "Superman" building. (The Boston Globe, requires subscription)

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Pawtucket Patch Notebook

• The Pawtucket Police Department reminded residents of the so-called "9 p.m. routine." (Facebook)
• The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket said it has set its members up for success this school year thanks to donations from friends at Park Place Congregational Church UCC and Pawtucket Falls. (Facebook)

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— Daniel Hampton

About me: Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the program manager for Patch's Community Publisher Initiative. Formerly a local editor on Long Island covering Port Washington, Wantagh-Seaford, Levittown, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Great Neck, Oyster Bay and Mineola. I am the former wire editor on Patch's national team and a former news associate at The Associated Press. I graduated with a journalism degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Send tips and/or photos of your dog to dan.hampton@patch.com.

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