Good Day
Providence
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hugo is a mixed breed dog born in 2020 who is ready for a new home after overcoming past abuse. Interested adopters should call (401-467-3670) at the Heart of RI Animal Rescue League as he needs an adult home with a fenced yard. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Map Live will discuss what it takes to start, fund, and grow a small business in Rhode Island. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 10 at CIC Providence and features local business leaders sharing their insights. The Boston Globe
- ➤ After a heat wave raised temperatures nearly 40°F, the temporary coffee shop Very Good Coffee built in an igloo closed on Thursday due to roof risk— it had opened on Wednesday in a side yard and served flat whites and cortados to a growing crowd in Providence. The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Track 15 is launching its ‘Station Tastings’ series on Wednesday, Mar. 4 with live cooking demos, complimentary tastings, and chef Q&A from Stock Culinary Goods and PopUp Rhody — guests can also buy cooking tools and receive a 10% discount on vendor purchases at 756 Hope Street. Go Local Prov
- ➤ At Roger Williams Park Zoo, elephant zookeeper Brett Haskins sang a Beatles tune to provide auditory enrichment on Feb. 27. The zoo said the three African elephants (Alice, Ginny, and Kate) will move to a new home by late 2027. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The Providence Journal invites locals to share suggestions on the people and places that have shaped Rhode Island as it celebrates America 250. Email your ideas ([email protected]) to add to our shared legacy. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced that the parking ban will lift at 5 p.m. today after crews cleared heavy snow from key streets. Designated areas with ongoing snow removal remain off-limits, and a volunteer program (Providence Snow Corps) helps residents with shoveling. 10 WJAR
- ➤ A Fall River developer built a crowdsourced web tool to track plowed and unplowed streets after a historic blizzard, and East Providence has now adopted a similar system to help public works clear snow. Residents mark their streets so officials see real-time data + act on needed areas. The Providence Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates have dropped below 6% for the first time in over three years, leading to a potential monthly savings for first-time home buyers in Providence. Freddie Mac reported a new 30-year fixed rate of 5.98% this week, which could spark increased housing market activity in the busy spring season. 10 WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brown women's basketball beat Cornell 62-47 on Feb. 27 to clinch a berth in Ivy Madness. The Providence Journal
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Malik Elijah Live in Providence
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Lounge, Fete Music Hall — $20 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Malik Elijah as part of his 'Walk... Before You Fly Tour'.
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Tech Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free and open to everyone — Offering free tech help to empower the Hispanic community with essential skills.
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Read More, Learn More!
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic inside every story with Ms. Carol on weekdays.
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Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Providence College Friars Men's Basketball
7-10 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Tickets from $6 — Catch the exciting college basketball matchup as the Eagles face off against the Friars.
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Comeback The Kid Live
7-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $11.33 — Enjoy an awesome show featuring Comeback The Kid and friends in a lively atmosphere.
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Adam Ezra Group Concert
8-11 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating performance from the Adam Ezra Group.
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Little City Thrifty
12 PM – 7 PM — The WaterFire Arts Center — Tickets include a complimentary beverage — Explore over 90 booths of vintage treasures and enjoy a curated shopping experience.
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Providence Speed Dating for Young Adults
2-4 p.m. — Cool Pickle Restaurant & Bar — Check for entry fees — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a lively speed dating event.
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Tech Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Empowering the Hispanic community with essential technology skills and support.
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Homework Assistance
3-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — No appointment needed — Get help with math and literacy skills for students of all ages and levels.
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