🌱 Lifespan Policy Changes + Prov Water Civil Rights Complaint

Up and at 'em, Providence! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Providence today.

First, today's weather:

Sun through high clouds. High: 38 Low: 25.

Here are the top three stories today in Providence:

1. On Wednesday, Lifespan announced they will be implementing changes to their visitation policies amidst a statewide COVID-19 spike. Some changes include limited visitation hours at Rhode Island Hospital, visitor limits for inpatients, among others. These changes will go into effect on Thursday. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
2. Providence Water Supply Board is facing a federal civil rights complaint over lead contamination. The civil rights complaint was filed with the Environmental Protection Agency by a group of health and environmental justice organizations, including the Childhood Lead Action Project. The complaint claims that Providence Water's lead pipe replacement practices discriminate against Black, Latinx, and Native American people. (GoLocalProv)
3. The Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour is heading to PPAC from Jan. 14-16. The tour will be stopping in Providence for five performances, and is the final chance to experience the celebrated touring production. Tickets are available now and guests over the age of 12 will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative covid test. (What'sUpNewp)

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Today in Providence:

• Open Studio In The Workshop, At Providence Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Winter Wonder Days, At Roger Williams Park Zoo (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Join Providence College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. '78, '82G in the kitchen of Dominic House to prepare one of his favorite meals — veal parmesan. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.