Good morning, Providence.

Local runners have formed a nonprofit to honor Ellison 'Tarzan' Brown by commissioning a life-size bronze statue depicting his 1939 Boston Marathon win—he was a Narragansett Indian and local hero.

The statue will stand 67 inches tall and will be installed at the new Tomaquag Museum on URI land or at a prominent spot in Westerly if the museum is not ready—sculptor Serena Bates said the project will take eight to 12 months and has raised $29,536 toward a $50,000 goal.

Brown University professor Kwame Dawes, born in Ghana and raised in Jamaica, was named Jamaica’s poet laureate and joined Brown in 2024.

He said his role will start projects to archive and promote Jamaican poetry by working with musicians, writers, and youth—efforts to honor the island's poetic traditions.

Business and environmental groups urged legislators to adopt House bill 6207—this plan would add a bottle bill with refunds and require companies to take back their packaging.

They say the change will cut local government costs and reduce litter—steps that aim to protect our state's natural resources and tourism.

Rhode Island DMV Administrator Bud Craddock said that starting May 7th REAL IDs will be required for boarding domestic flights and accessing federal facilities — he discussed the details in an interview with ABC6 News Anchor Karah Bailey.

Governor Dan McKee filed a budget change that renamed the housing agency to the Executive Office of Housing and merged its advisory groups—this plan follows a report from Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard to fix slow home building and cut red tape.

The change will name the Secretary as permanent chair of the RIHousing board and shift the Housing Production Fund to the new agency as the state works to make building affordable homes easier.

A.R. Building Co. must refund nearly $100K to about 400 local tenant applicants after the Attorney General settled claims that the company charged excessive application fees and imposed tougher processes for applicants with disabilities.

The firm will stop these fees and those who paid from January 1, 2024 to January 30, 2025 must claim their refunds by July 1—unclaimed funds will go to the Special Olympics.

Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics

10-11 a.m. — Roger Williams Park Gateway Center — Free entry — Get your groove on with a fun and energetic workout suitable for all ages.

Earth Day Clean-Up at Roger Williams Park

1-3 p.m. — Roger Williams Park — Free entry — Help 'Spruce Up' the park and enjoy a community-focused Earth Day event.

Dry Eyes Concert with Charlie & Kjeti

7-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $11.33 — Stop in and catch some awesome music from Dry Eyes and friends.

The Tempest

7:30-10 p.m. — Trinity Repertory Company — Check for ticket prices — A bilingual adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale of magic and betrayal that creatively mixes English and Spanish.

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience a musical adventure with Blippi and friends as they explore the fun of music for the whole family.

Mary-Elaine Jenkins Concert

4-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — Check event page for ticket cost — Enjoy a night of soulful tunes from talented singer-songwriter Mary-Elaine Jenkins.

MARCA MP Concert

8 PM — The Strand Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of MARCA MP in the heart of Providence.

Tapestry Weaving Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant Library — Materials provided — Explore the art of weaving with no prior experience needed.

Zumba with Kiki

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Gateway Center — Registration required — Get your groove on with a high-intensity Zumba class led by Kiki.

Family Paint Night at McGuire Elementary School

6:00-7:30 p.m. — McGuire Elementary School — $22 per painter — Paint a classic 'Sea Turtles' masterpiece with your child while enjoying a fun-filled family night.