Good morning, Providence.

Providence’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade happens today at noon starting at Smith Street and Hilltop Avenue and ending at the State House (led by Grand Marshall Donald J.

Kavanagh) as the weather is cloudy with a high of 54°F.

Over the past seven months, the Food Bank increased its monthly assistance from 89,000 to 102,000 due to SNAP changes and fewer donations.

CEO Melissa Cherney, who took over in August, said the group now purchases 40% of its food to better meet community needs.

On Thursday, two hikers from Warwick (Casey Cullinan) and Hopkinton (William Becker) were rescued from icy conditions on Mount Flume after officials used ropes, harnesses, and crampons to reach them at 6:15 p.m. and guide them to safety by 11:10 p.m.

Rhode Island’s largest venture capital fund, Slater Technology Fund, released its 25-year impact report urging increased seed investments to boost the local innovation economy.

The report notes that modest capital has generated over $900 million in wages and calls on policymakers and investors to step up support.

Rhode Island-based Northeast Transportation Services notified the state on Thursday that it would lay off 52 workers (WARN Act rules) as part of broader transportation staffing cuts.

On March 20, 146 medical students from Brown University learned where they will complete their residency training at a Match Day celebration held at Olney-Margolies Athletic Center in Providence with family and friends in attendance.

Newport Hospital's birthing center is under review as Brown Health works to manage a $17.6 million operating loss.

A 12-member advisory panel met twice—and will meet again on April 28—to discuss strategies to secure access to quality care.

Biomedical engineers at Brown University developed a smart wound dressing that releases antibiotics only when harmful bacteria are detected (aiming to speed healing and lower resistance).

Experiments in petri dishes and mice on March 20 support its potential for targeted infection treatment.

A downtown penthouse in The Residences Providence sold for $2.55M today, setting a record for residential condos in the city.

The unit, now owned by Warren Joseph Alexander, features twin private terraces & is the first change in ownership since 2007.

Single-family home sales fell to 349 in February — the fewest in 15 years — as inventory dropped and the median sale price rose to $475,000 amid economic uncertainty and a recent snowstorm.

The Rhode Island Breakers (a team in the Sport Fishing Championship league) will host their first annual Rhode Island Offshore Invitational Tournament from July 23-26 in Newport.

Boats will compete 130 miles offshore for prize money and fans can enjoy a concert plus meet-and-greet parties.

Providence men's hockey will learn their first-round NCAA Tournament foe on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. on ESPNU (coach Nate Leaman was named Hockey East coach of the year on March 19) as the team builds on a strong season run.

Pure Dance Performance

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Woodman Family Community & Performance Center — Tickets required — Experience the power, precision, and poetry of Pure Dance featuring works like George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante.

Musical Mondays with Teacher T

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Enjoy morning music with guitar, singing, and dancing in the children's library.

Technology Time at the Library

1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech help in Spanish and English to empower the local Hispanic community.

Jamie McLean Band Live

7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $22.66 — Experience an energetic blend of New Orleans soul and Delta blues with the Jamie McLean Band.

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney in an engaging stand-up show.

Kids That Fly - Spring Tour 2026

5-8 p.m. — Alchemy — $23.08 — Experience a lively performance by Kids That Fly with special guest SUM SUN and local support from IMMUTER.

Jay Pharoah Stand-Up Comedy

7:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter as Jay Pharoah brings his comedic talents to the stage.

Carter Anderson Live Comedy

7-11 p.m. — Alchemy — $28.84 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Texas comedian Carter Anderson, known for his engaging style and viral videos.

ServSafe® Alcohol Certification Class

6-8 p.m. — Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850 — Free entry — Enhance your bartending skills with a certified alcohol training class open to all professionals.

Goldpine with Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band

9 PM – 12 AM — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience bold harmonies straight from Nashville with award-winning Americana music.