Good morning, Providence.

As cold weather approaches, the state has set up four emergency winter pop-up sites.

Three church-run sites in Providence (operating nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until Feb. 2) and West Warwick Civic Center (open nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. until Jan. 30) offer warmth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island builds one-to-one mentoring ties to help over 2,500 youth and families improve academic and personal growth.

The organization is expanding funding and recruiting more male mentors in the community while launching its new Little Brotherhood program.

Three days after a winter storm, many Providence neighborhoods still face snow packed streets that block parking and sidewalks (311 calls overwhelmed the service).

City crews worked for 36 hours and will continue clearing side streets while residents and local business owners await improved conditions before more snow this weekend.

Doug Lane, whose wife and son died in a plane crash last year, leads Families of Flight 5342 in pushing for safer air travel + naming a local dog park after his wife.

His group met with lawmakers to advance the ROTOR Act for improved aviation safety.

Brown University shared results from a federally mandated survey showing most students feel they belong, though many from certain groups report feeling less protected and less comfortable reporting discrimination.

The campus plans to expand non-discrimination training and will conduct an employee survey in the fall (pending further review).

Buddy Cianci died 10 years ago, but his impact endures in local government as Mayor Brett Smiley noted that every other meeting includes a Cianci reference + his legacy still shapes the city's handling of both crises and routine matters.

Governor McKee’s AI Task Force will release an action plan today at 3:30 p.m. at Rhode Island College outlining how AI will be used as public infrastructure in schools, hospitals, finance, defense, maritime, state government (and small businesses) to boost industry growth.

Providence residents can join Orangetheory Fitness for a $2 per day membership deal available until Saturday, Jan.

31. The gym offers full-body workouts + cardio training with expert coaching for all fitness levels.

Providence Friars fell 87-81 to No. 2 UConn on Jan.

27 at Gampel Pavilion. The loss, driven by a late steal and dunk by Tarris Reed Jr., drops the Friars to 2-8 and marks a three-game losing streak (local fans watched nervously).

The Rhode Island men’s basketball team came from behind to force overtime and win 81-76 in their Atlantic 10 conference game against Dayton on Tuesday.

The Rams improved to 13-8 overall and evened their conference record at 4-4 with key plays from Keeyan Itejere, Jahmere Tripp and Tyler Cochran.

Sporting Concert

6-10 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets available — Experience the melodies of Sporting with energetic music and engaging performances.

Rhode Island Brew Fest - Session 1

1-4 p.m. — The WaterFire Arts Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate craft beer with samples from over 50 breweries and 200 styles.

Anthony Rodia Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Comedy Connection — Tickets start at $69 — Experience the hilarious skits and relatable humor of the 'King of Off the Boat Comedy'.

Tech Time at the Library

1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering bilingual tech assistance to empower the Hispanic community through essential skills.

Chatty Cats Gathering

4-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Engage with fellow cat enthusiasts through discussions, snacks, and creative activities.

Cider Vibes Presents: Debutants and The Whistles

8-11 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — Entry fee varies — Experience a night of bluegrass and cider-themed melodies from The Debutants and The Whistles.

Lunar Tide Art Session

7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a drink in a fun artistic atmosphere.

Aurora Sky Painting Session

7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a relaxing atmosphere with friends.

Technology Time at the Library

1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech assistance in Spanish and English to empower the local Hispanic community.

After School Lego Activities

3-5 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Build and play with Legos in a welcoming environment for all ages.