Daily Briefing: There's always a catch

ALSO: 🍨 The Jonas Brothers have teamed up with Friendly's to launch three new ice cream dishes Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Sep 14 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. As it's often said, nothing in life is free, and some municipal leaders in Rhode Island are finding out just how true that is. In her education reporting, The Journal's Amy Russo has learned that if municipalities want some of the $81 million Gov. Dan McKee's office is offering for learning centers there's going to be a catch. [02 AG] Gov. Dan McKee talks about his new Learn365RI education strategy. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal It's something that caught some leaders by surprise as they started preparing applications for the funds. Enough so that at least two communities have decided to forego applying. The funding, Amy reports, is tied to McKee's Learn365 program, which aims to present educational opportunities year-round. A number of R.I. communities have signed on to a compact to be included. Just what is the catch? [Read Amy's story to learn more.]( This free newsletter is possible thanks to our subscribers. [Support local journalism with a subscription to The Providence Journal.]( WORTH A READ 🚨 Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who broke out of a Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago, was captured Wednesday. [Here's the latest on the capture.]( 🍨 [The Jonas Brothers have teamed up with Friendly's]( to launch three new ice cream dishes: The Joe, Nick and Kevin Sundaes. 📰 How an air quality study is mapping [which PVD neighborhoods have the worst air](. [Today's Weather]( 🌤️ Pleasant and less humid with sun and some clouds. Highs in the mid-70s. TOP STORIES [RI: Risk for EEE, West Nile virus now high; precautions recommended]( [There are fewer mosquitos this summer because of reduced amounts of standing water.]( Experts are advising Rhode Island schools to adjust sports schedules as a precaution now that the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses is high. [READ MORE]( You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( Advertisement [The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, with the Interstate 195 Providence River Bridge in the background.]( [How Providence's hurricane barrier works to protect the city from storm surge]( If the barrier is closed, it would be the first time this year. [READ MORE]( [Alyn Breed, Providence basketball]( [State dismisses charges against former PC player Alyn Breed]( Breed's lawyer has long argued that the charges were malicious and without merit. [READ MORE]( [gavel]( [Diocese of Providence reaches settlement in St. Joseph's pension case]( The statement emphasized that the allegations involving the troubled fund remain disputed and that there was no admission of fault by the diocese. [READ MORE]( [Hendricken quarterback Jayden Falcone during game action Sunday. ]( [Can Hendricken's Jayden Falcone lead Hawks back to the top?]( Falcone played on the defensive side of the ball as a sophomore and now stands poised to become RI's top high school quarterback. [READ MORE]( Advertisement 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 ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( 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](