Daily Briefing: Merry Christmas from The Providence Journal

Stay on top of everything happening this weekend. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sun Dec 31 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Welcome to The Providence Journal's weekend Daily Briefing. The full weekday Daily Briefing will return on Tuesday following the Christmas holiday. Keep up with all the weekend's [top news here]( and find all the latest happening in local [high school and college sports here](. Skip the paywall and subscribe to The Providence Journal. [Find our latest deal here](. TOP STORIES [Foster and adoptive families find parent-to-parent help at The Village]( [Destiny and Julian Babin, adoptive children of Sue Babin, board chairwoman of The Village, work on their houses at the gingerbread event.]( This grass-roots network offers mentoring, resources and help dealing with both practical and emotional challenges. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The Independent Man on display at the R.I. State House on Dec. 15, 2023.]( [What RI's top state officers want in the 2024 legislative session]( Unlike lawmakers, whose agenda remains largely the same as last year, RI's top officers have some new ideas for the state. [READ MORE]( [The Bruce Sundlun Terminal at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick.]( [What's behind the standoff between Warwick mayor and TF Green Airport?]( The mayor wants written guarantees that residents will be shielded from noise and traffic from a larger cargo terminal. [READ MORE]( [Dec 19, 2023; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) shoots against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports]( [Friars in the top 25? Question is, can they stay there]( For PC to add to its first place, 2-0 start, they’ll need Bryce Hopkins and Corey Floyd Jr. to find jump shots currently misfiring. [READ MORE]( [This five-unit condo complex in Pawtucket is selling for $299,000 a unit, limited to people making 120% of the area median income.]( [Week's top stories: $299,000 condos; new RI laws; Henry's Tree Farm]( More top reads for the week of Dec. 24: Inside the feud between Warwick's mayor and T.F. Green Airport; and a 2024 General Assembly preview. [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 ➔]( 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](