Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Road work on Gano Street in Providence will cause traffic detours and parking restrictions on Tuesday morning and full closure on Wednesday. ABC 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Islanders express frustration over high energy bills at a public hearing, amidst discussions of proposed rate changes by Rhode Island Energy. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island introduces 'Freedom to Read' bills to counteract the surge in book bans, emphasizing a commitment to intellectual freedom and the state's historic values of free expression. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Providence unveils the updated PVD311 website, aimed at enhancing city services and inter-departmental communication for residents. ABC 6
- ➤ RIPTA and UnitedHealthcare agree to a $350,000 settlement for a data breach affecting 22,000 people, offering financial compensation and five years of free credit monitoring. The Boston Globe
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chefs who met at NYC's Per Se are opening Claudine, a 26-seat high-end restaurant in Providence offering an eight-course tasting menu emphasizing hyper-local ingredients at $165 per person. The Boston Globe
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Providence College gears up to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, expecting thousands of fans and significant revenue. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Portsmouth and Moses Brown advanced to the final four of the RIIL Girls Basketball State Tournament, led by standout performances from Gyselle Mairs and Lauren Bousquet. The Providence Journal
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Story Time with Mrs. Toni
A free program for children ages 2-5 to enjoy fun stories, bilingual songs, and social connections with parents and caregivers.
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Charles Wesley Godwin Concert at The Strand Ballroom
Charles Wesley Godwin will perform live at The Strand Ballroom in Providence, featuring his unique sound and musical style.
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Love in Bloom: Create a Beautiful Sunflower Bouquet
Participate in a creative painting session where attendees can craft a sunflower bouquet while enjoying a complimentary beverage.
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Brant Bjork Trio with Spirit Mother
Brant Bjork will perform live at Alchemy in Providence, featuring music from his latest projects.
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Barbarian Live Performance at Alchemy
Experience the live performance of Barbarian along with Fathom Farewell, The Last King, and Devitalized at Alchemy in Providence.
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Thin Lear Concert
Thin Lear will perform live at Myrtle in East Providence, offering an evening of music entertainment.
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Storytime Sessions at Books On the Square
Storytime will be conducted every Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 a.m. for children and families.
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Dirty Dancing in Concert
Experience the classic film 'Dirty Dancing' like never before with a live performance of its iconic soundtrack alongside a digitally remastered screening.
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Melo Green Concert at Myrtle
Melo Green will perform live at Myrtle in East Providence, offering an evening of music starting at 7 PM.
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Enchanted Flight Art Session
Participate in an in-studio painting session where you will create a colorful hummingbird masterpiece while enjoying a complimentary beverage.
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