Good Day
Providence
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a six-day trial in Kent County, a jury found 30-year-old Katherine Castaneda guilty of manslaughter in the 2020 death of her 9-month-old son Jayson JJ Flores, who died after she left him in a car seat in Cranston—she remains free on bail and will be sentenced on July 25. The Boston Globe
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island remains the only state that does not let its police commission strip training certifications for officers who break rules despite reform efforts in 2021, 2023 and 2024. In a January 2025 meeting, police chiefs said they would study outdated statutes—possibly leading to future changes. The Public's Radio
- ➤ Helena Foulkes, a gubernatorial candidate and former CVS president, said in January 2022 she was angry with Purdue Pharma for its misleading practices—an investigation later revealed she received two separate $1,000 contributions from Purdue lobbyist Steve Kinney around that time. Go Local Prov
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Thursday to open Women and Infants Hospital’s new Brown University Labor and Delivery Center, which has been planned for four years with an anonymous donation completing a $35 million fundraising effort. The center will feature 20 enlarged delivery rooms with individual bathrooms and windows—designed to serve about 8,600 annual births at roughly 24 a day. 10 WJAR
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Ballet RI: Swan Lake
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting performance of Swan Lake by Ballet Rhode Island.
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Samara Joy Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of rising jazz star Samara Joy in an intimate setting.
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Brian Regan Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of the funniest comedians in America live on stage.
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Brit Floyd Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) — Ticket prices vary — Experience an extraordinary tribute to Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' at this spectacular show.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Bishop McVinney Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a magical live tribute to the music of Queen in a stunning candlelit setting.
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Shen Yun Performing Arts - Providence
1:30-3 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the magical beauty of ancient Chinese culture through stunning dance and music.
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Food House Concert in Providence
7:00-11:55 PM — Fete Music Hall — ADV $20 • DOS $25 18+ — Experience vibrant performances from Food House and Folie in a lively atmosphere.
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Lake Street Dive Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Starting at $70 — Experience a high-energy night filled with outstanding tunes from Lake Street Dive.
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Zumba with Kiki
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Gateway Center — Registration required — Get moving with Kiki in a high-intensity Zumba class set in a beautiful park environment.
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Chair Yoga Classes
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant Library — Registration required — Enjoy the benefits of yoga with supportive chair postures and a certified instructor.
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