Daily Briefing: Remembering The Station nightclub fire 20 years later

Also: Catch up on some of the top headlines from the weekend. [Read Today's eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Feb 20 2023 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. Today marks the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire. A dark day in Rhode Island's history that led to 100 people losing their lives and more than 200 were suffered injuries. From the night it happened in 2003 to this year, The Providence Journal has provided incredible coverage. From images throughout the years to the stories of survivors and those lost to the changes in laws and policy made following the fire, Journal staff have ensured the memory of that day and the effects felt afterward remain at the forefront of Rhode Islanders' minds and the day is not forgotten. [04 fire - Station Fire Memorial Park] A memorial park now occupies the former site of The Station nightclub. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal, file In recognition of the anniversary, we've pulled together [20 years of coverage into one place](. Whether looking to reflect or learn about what happened, this piece will have you covered. WORTH A READ • [Inflation worries are ticking up again]( with another inflation report showing price increases picking up steam, which could mean several more interest rate hikes ahead. • Yes, [that was Bill Belichi]( [k at a Fall River deli](. What do you think he ordered? • Late on Fridays can be a time for news that someone is hoping will go unnoticed gets released. That was the case last week, but [Journal reporters were all over it](. [Today's Weather]( ☁ Breezy and mild with low clouds; an afternoon shower in places. High in the mid-50s. TOP STORIES [For subscribers] [Is Woonsocket's war on density the best way to fight blight?]( [An extension of the Blackstone River Bikeway could be in the works with use of this empty lot at 176 River St Woonsocket.]( Woonsocket has torn down at least 30 buildings, most of them multi-family homes, since 2015. Most have been replaced by vacant lots. [READ MORE]( [Bert Guarnieri of North Providence carried an M-60 machine gun for most of his Vietnam tour with the 1st Cavalry Division. He was assigned to the famed Seventh Cavalry, General Custer’s old unit. Ammunition belts for the M-60 are strung over his shoulders.]( [Vietnam vets describe unwelcoming reception home]( As veterans returned from Vietnam, the nation was locked in bitter debate about the war. Now they share their stories of returning home. [READ MORE]( [Redfin Real Estate Agent Bryan Quinlan stands in front of a starter home he listed in Mount Pleasant.]( [For subscribers] [Looking at homes worth $250,000? Prepare to compete and compromise]( While $250,000 was the median selling price for a house before the pandemic, now $250,000 gets you a lot less. But how much less? [READ MORE]( [Glock pistol recovered by Stuart police in connection with Nov. 24, 2022, homicide case. Investigators said the weapon had been modified to fire fully automatically.]( [Should hunters be allowed to also carry - but not hunt with - pistols?]( RI law currently bans deer hunters from also carrying a second weapon. Sponsors say pistols would be for self-defense only. [READ MORE]( A Better Daily Briefing We've redesigned your favorite newsletter to have a cleaner look and feel. If you're looking for the [eNewspaper]( , it now appears in our new quick links feature at the very top of the newsletter. Let us know what you think! [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 ➔]( 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](