Good Day
Providence
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Businesses along the 195 District face delays as snow cleanup remains slow, limiting street parking and affecting customer access. Some owners say ongoing delays are worsening staffing challenges. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Diggs, the 2025 Cape Cod Artist of the Year, creates paintings that blend African American history with his family legacy and will paint the 75th anniversary mural for The Melody Tent. He mentors incarcerated youth on art and has upcoming shows in Boston and Venice (Italy). 10 WJAR
- ➤ Providence Preservation Society released its list of endangered community sites for 2026 — the report spotlights places like Providence Place and the Crook Point Bridge amid redevelopment proposals and building demolitions that have stirred local concern. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant High School counselor Melissa Lipa was named Rhode Island's 2026 School Counselor of the Year on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Educators and students in Providence celebrated her decades of service and leadership in counseling. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Brown University professor Michael Satlow received a $249,956 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to lead a three-year project that uses AI to analyze over 130,000 Jewish texts spanning 18 centuries—offering new insights into historical knowledge sharing in Providence. Brown University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence City Council dedicated the intersection of North Main Street and Olney as Miya Brophy-Baermann Memorial Square to honor the 24-year-old local graduate whose legacy continues to inspire the community. 10 WJAR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Islanders face high living costs, poor housing and food insecurity as a Feb. 4 survey by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Brown University showed well-being stuck at 57—cost of living was 21 and housing 30, reflecting no recent progress. Brown University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Providence College beat Butler 97-87 in double overtime on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the AMP. PC head coach Kim English said the team's hard work and key plays helped turn the game around. The Providence Journal
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Lunar Tide Art Session
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a drink in a fun artistic atmosphere.
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Aurora Sky Painting Session
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a relaxing atmosphere with friends.
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Technology Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech assistance in Spanish and English to empower the local Hispanic community.
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After School Lego Activities
3-5 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Build and play with Legos in a welcoming environment for all ages.
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Art Motivation Group
6:15-7:45 p.m. — Rochambeau Library — Registration required — Share your art, gain feedback, and find creative inspiration at this artist gathering.
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DeRay Davis Comedy Show
Evening shows — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious storytelling of Chicago's own DeRay Davis.
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Simon and Garfunkel Through The Years
6:59-11 p.m. — Stadium Theatre — $31, $36, $41 — Experience an enchanting tribute to Simon & Garfunkel's timeless hits performed by Bookends accompanied by a live string quartet.
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Convoluted Music Showcase
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Alchemy — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an eclectic mix of sounds featuring performances from Convoluted, Depopulatemontana, and others.
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Lovely Gnomes Painting Class
1-3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash creativity with a fun family painting session featuring adorable gnomes.
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Read More, Learn More!
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic inside every story with Ms. Carol every week.
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~ Richard Feynman
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