Good Day
Providence
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters, friends, and family gathered in Exeter on May 10 to honor the service and memory of Rhode Island firefighters lost in duty. Sen. Jack Reed—emphasizing the courage and sacrifice of those who served—attended the event along with Gov. Dan McKee. ABC 6
- ➤ The John E. Fogarty Foundation celebrated its 60th anniversary on May 10 by awarding a record $313,000 in grants to 47 nonprofits across Rhode Island—honoring the late Congressman Fogarty's work to improve healthcare and support programs for those with developmental disabilities. The awards marked a milestone for the foundation as it helped local organizations continue Fogarty's legacy. Go Local Prov
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency services in Southern New England are warning parents about the 'Chromebook Challenge' on TikTok, where children try to damage school-issued Chromebooks by short-circuiting components (which may cause fires, explosions, or toxic gas release). ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers said that on May 10th at 5:20 p.m. a man was injured in an altercation with a knife at 160 Broad Street and he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries—arrests have not been made as the investigation continues. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 10, new dragon boats were revealed in Providence during a ceremony led by Century Dragon Boat Club president Colleen Cranshaw. The event featured an eye dotting ritual to awaken the dragons' spirit — a symbol of protection and guidance that preceded a lion dance with live drums and cymbals. Go Local Prov
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Energy installed a 50-foot pole with a platform for osprey on May 10 on Kingstown Road in Narragansett after nearly 3,000 customers lost power, and the new nest – located five feet from the original – will help prevent future outages + provide a safe home for the birds. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Patricia Serpa criticized rising healthcare CEO salaries amid layoffs at Providence Community Health Centers, saying the center’s CEO saw his compensation jump 47% from $421,180 to over $650,000—with many workers facing cuts. She introduced legislation that would require nonprofits to disclose their top ten salary details before receiving state funds. Go Local Prov
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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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Youth Makerspace Exploration
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Explore innovative makerspace technology like sewing machines and 3D printers in a creative environment.
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Espresso Martini Painting Night
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — RSVP required — Enjoy a creative night with a complimentary drink and craft your own masterpiece.
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Writing on Westminster
2-4 p.m. — Symposium Books — Free entry — Enjoy an outdoor write-in with fellow creatives at a local bookstore with coffee and pastries on offer.
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Puzzical Chairs & Pie with Live Music by Skyjelly
1-3 p.m. — 195 District Park — Free entry — Engage in a fun, intergenerational puzzle challenge accompanied by live music and enjoy a festive atmosphere.
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Create Your City
4-5 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Smith Hill Library — Free — Explore urban planning through activities like public art, tree planting, and city design.
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Leland Baker Quartet Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant Library — RSVP required — Enjoy an evening of energetic jazz infused with the spirit of blues from the Leland Baker Quartet.
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No Need to Read Book Club
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Engage in conversation and activities focused on empowerment with local author Kate Schapira.
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Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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