Daily Briefing: Have a Merry Christmas

Also: A couple of holiday-related stories to close out the week. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Dec 23 2022 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. This morning's edition of the Daily Briefing marks the last newsletter before the Christmas weekend. If you're like me, I imagine you have plenty to do today and tomorrow before Christmas Eve and Day celebrations, so I don't want to take up too much of your time. First, all of us at The Providence Journal wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. Please travel safely and I hope you can spend time with loved ones around you. We also have a couple of holiday-themed stories to close out the season you should check out while standing in line waiting to check out, or if you need to find something less stressful. Did you know that Beacon Design in Lincoln has been making ornaments for the White House since 1981? This year's ornament depicts the White House as a gingerbread house and "represents the cherished White House tradition of displaying a gingerbread house each holiday in the State Dining Room," the White House Historical Association says. [Ap22340748599918] The White House Historical Association's 2022 Christmas Ornament, Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 in Washington. The annual tree ornament is honors President Richard M. Nixon's administration and a nod to first lady Pat Nixon who first put a gingerbread house on display in the State Dining Room for the holiday season at the White House, long before its talented pastry chefs began making hundred-pound replicas of the executive mansion. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP [Jack Perry has the story]( behind the design and some of the national attention it garnered. If you find yourself in need of a last-minute gift or need to pick up something on your way to someone's this weekend we've got you covered with our list of [what's open and closed this weekend.]( We hope you have a wonderful weekend and, as always, thank you for reading The Providence Journal. The Daily Briefing will return Tuesday ready to finish out the year. WORTH A READ • A former URI offensive lineman [will play across the country at Oregon]( after choosing the Ducks over Ohio State. • What's causing [the life expectancy of Americans to continue to drop]( • ICYMI: URI's Archie Miller is the state's top earner. [Take a look at the rest of the top 100 list.]( [Today's Weather]( ☔ Very windy; rain, some heavy, and a thunderstorm; damaging winds can accompany heavy downpours. [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [For subscribers] [As buyers seek profit, Pawtucket nursing home workers allege problems]( [Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center]( Workers are alleging mismanagement at the Pawtucket Falls nursing home, where health inspectors have documented a string of problems. [READ MORE]( [Crime scene]( [For subscribers] [Providence's preliminary 2022 crime stats show big long-term declines]( The city has seen a significant drop in crime over the past 10 years, according to Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza.. [READ MORE]( [A crew with Luminous Neon works on installing the Dunkin' Donuts sign on the new business at 1533 E. 17th Avenue in Hutchinson on Monday. The sign for Baskin-Robbins, which will go to the left of the Dunkin' sign is still on order. Opening of the twin treat shop is now targeted for early- to mid-November.]( [Need something? Here's what stores are open on Christmas Eve and Day]( What to know about holiday shopping hours at Rhode Island's biggest chain stores [READ MORE]( [Earl Timberlake, Bryant men's basketball]( [Here's how Bryant basketball polished off nonconference play in style]( The Bulldogs will open America East play by welcoming Binghamton on New Year's Eve [READ MORE]( A Better Daily Briefing We've redesigned your favorite newsletter to have a cleaner look and feel. Let us know what you think about it. [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](