🌱 Brown University Bomb Threat + Parking Ban + UNAP Campaign

Good morning, Providence! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Blizzard, accumulating 6-10". High: 22 Low: 10.

Here are the top three stories in Providence today:

1. Providence Police were sent to Brown University on Friday morning following a report of a bomb threat. The call came in shortly before 6 AM and claimed there was a bomb threat targeting dorms at the college. According to police, they also investigated a building at Rhode Island College based on the call and found the building was secure. (GoLocalProv)
2. A city-wide parking ban went into effect at 2:00 AM on Saturday morning and will remain in effect until further notice. During the entirety of the ban, residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on the street. Vehicles parked on the street during this time will be ticketed and towed to ensure that roadways can be plowed. (GoLocalProv)
3. The Nurses’ union has launched a campaign urging all unvaccinated Rhode Islanders to get immunized against COVID-19. The campaign was launched on Thursday by The United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) to encourage everyone to protect themselves and others by getting fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus. The campaign features video interviews with nurses who have worked on the frontlines of the pandemic, as a way to educate Rhode Islanders about the emotional and physical toll COVID-19 has taken on healthcare professionals. (WPRI.com)

Today in Providence:

• Learn Italian: Advanced, At Providence Community Library (9:00 AM)
• Free COVID-19 Testing, At Providence Community Library (10:30 AM)
• Newport Seal Tour, At Save The Bay Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Rhode Island State Police Department is asking the public to stay off the roads and make sure that you have what you need in case of a power outage and charge your cell phone. (Instagram)
• Providence Animal Rescue League wants to give a big thank you to Eliza White! Eliza did a pet supply drive for her Eagle Scout service project and brought some great donations. (Facebook)
• Hungry for love? The Providence Flea has got you covered. Join PVD Flea at the Farm Fresh Rhode Island Market Hall on Sunday, Feb. 6 and 13, as well as Feb. 11 for a special Friday night Valentine's Market. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.