Good Day
Providence
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photos show the Duck & Bunny building at 312 Wickenden St. before it was torn down. The historic eatery, known for its distinctive artwork, was later sold to a developer. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cranston student Paris Pineyro was awarded the inaugural Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole Scholarship at Berklee to help cover her college education in music business, management, and performance. The $75,000 scholarship honors the legacies of the musicians and supports her studies. 10 WJAR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge in Washington D.C. (Monday) ruled to let developers resume work on Revolution Wind, an offshore project nearly 90 percent complete in Narragansett Bay. The decision lets Orsted continue constructing turbines that will power more than 300,000 homes despite a previous work halt. Rhode Island PBS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thrive Behavioral Services, a Warwick nonprofit, received a corrective order from Rhode Island’s Health and Human Services on Jan. 13 after an audit alleged overbilling and discontinued services that risked children’s safety. The agency mandated that Thrive work with a designated provider + submit corrective measures by Jan. 9. Go Local Prov
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project held its People’s State of the State rally at the State House before Governor McKee delivered his address. Advocates highlighted the plight of 445 unsheltered residents in extreme winter conditions and urged the state to increase funding for permanent housing. The Boston Globe
- ➤ On Monday, Jan. 19, all federal, state, and municipal offices, including banks, libraries, RMV and post offices, will be closed for MLK Day while only priority mail is delivered (trash pickup may be delayed and ATMs and digital banking remain available). Grocery stores and select private services will stay open. The Providence Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Providence home buyers face a tough market after Zillow ranked the city fourth among the ten hottest markets in 2026. Reports show a 1% rise in home values, an average price of $416,930, and nearly half of listings sold above asking price in 2025. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Exeter-West Greenwich boys basketball team beat Ponaganset 67-58 on Monday night (with standout play by Matt Chartier) after bouncing back from a recent loss; the team will build on its win with a Wednesday game at Paul Cuffee and a Thursday home match. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Villanova beat Providence 88-82 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Tuesday, Jan. 13 by scoring on its final five possessions, while the Friars extended their Big East losing streak. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Tuesday's high school games saw Moses Brown girls win 51–37 over Classical — Cranston West beat South Kingstown 74–36 and Chariho edged St. Raphael 53–49 as other local teams also secured wins; a full slate of basketball, swimming and track contests starts today. The Providence Journal
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Alex Cohen Acoustic Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations highly encouraged — Enjoy an eclectic acoustic mix of classics and originals from the ’50s to today.
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Providence Friars vs. Creighton Bluejays Basketball Game
6:30-8 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting NCAA basketball matchup featuring the Providence Friars taking on the Creighton Bluejays.
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Aurora Lake Painting Session
2-4:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying a drink with friends.
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Starlit Bottle Lamp Workshop
1-3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Create your own bottle lamp while enjoying a drink in a relaxed studio setting.
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Technology Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech help in Spanish to empower the Hispanic community with digital skills.
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Vibrant Visions
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a fun paint and sip experience.
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Read More, Learn More!
6-7 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic of stories with Ms. Carol every week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
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Suffs Theater Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a thrilling theater production at one of Providence's favorite venues.
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Strand Ballroom — Ticket pricing available — Experience an electrifying performance from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie in Providence.
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AS220 Presents: DD Island, Winkler, and Spirit Ghost
7-8 p.m. — AS220's Empire Street Complex — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of eclectic performances by local artists in a vibrant community venue.
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