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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John P. Pigsley, the former Assistant Chief Engineer for Keolis Commuter Services, was sentenced in Boston after pleading guilty to defrauding Keolis of over $8.5 million and the IRS of over $2.6 million—he received 70 months in prison with supervised release and restitution orders. Go Local Prov
- ➤ Melissa Ucci recalled the 20th anniversary of a fatal DUI crash in Narragansett that took the lives of her 95-year-old grandmother and 86-year-old great aunt, adding that her family once forgave the 18-year-old driver but was deeply hurt when she was later arrested for a similar offense. 10 WJAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown University Ph.D. candidate Eva Erickson—who captained the men’s club hockey team and became the first openly autistic Survivor contestant—combines her fluid and thermal science research with athletic leadership to design safer sports equipment. Brown University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal class action lawsuit filed Friday sought to represent over 100 international students from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Puerto Rico who lost their F-1 status without explanation, putting their studies at risk. The suit, filed by the Rhode Island ACLU and law firm Shaheen & Gordon (including students from Brown and RISD), asked the court to reinstate the statuses and named defendants (the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director Todd Lyons). Go Local Prov
- ➤ Cathedral Square outside the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul has decayed and become nearly impassable due to the City’s lack of maintenance. The City is planning to stabilize the stairs as a short-term safety measure — an engineering firm will be chosen this spring to design long-term repairs for a safe, accessible public space. Go Local Prov
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Donald Levine, a physical therapist, surrendered his license on April 19th after failing to properly drape patients and document treatments from 2020 through 2022—actions deemed unprofessional by RIDOH. Go Local Prov
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ URI Football held its spring practice on April 19 at Meade Stadium; head coach Jim Fleming spoke after the event (providing team insights) (as part of his post-practice briefing). The Providence Journal
- ➤ Saturday saw local teams play in baseball, softball and lacrosse games as Westerly rallied for a 6-5 walk-off win over North Kingstown—La Salle edged Fitch 9-6 and Coventry dominated Bay View 17-0 while players shined in clutch moments and strong pitching performances. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Scituate boys lacrosse beat Cranston East/Johnston 19-2 on Friday and showed they are ready to compete for their first championship game. The Spartans will face top teams as they move toward a title game scheduled for the first weekend in June. The Providence Journal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MARCA MP Concert
8 PM — The Strand Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of MARCA MP in the heart of Providence.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Art and Relaxation for Teens
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free snacks and supplies — Unwind and create in a cozy afterschool space just for teens.
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