Good Day
Providence
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Warren Galkin, a Providence native and Navy veteran who helped rebuild Japan’s navy—shaping Cold War diplomacy—died at age 95. He became a respected business leader and philanthropist who supported veteran causes and community programs. The Providence Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist was hit by a car Sunday at the intersection of Central Avenue and Benefit Street in Pawtucket around 7 p.m.—dashcam footage showed him being thrown into the air and he was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive. ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Providence Police responded to reports of shots fired into a vehicle on Daboll Street on May 10—no injuries were reported—and are investigating the incident. ABC 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Boston Globe Rhode Island team won 43 awards (including 18 first-place finishes) at the Rhode Island Press Association contest for work published in 2024. The awards recognized excellence in areas like investigative reporting, community journalism, and sports and were presented on May 9 at the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Mother's Day marked the start of the ninth annual Quahog Week in Rhode Island—an event hosted by the Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative that highlights the cultural and economic value of the state's official clam. Local restaurants and markets offer special dishes and deals that join the celebration. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence drivers see North Main Street signs although tax records show the street is named Capt. J. Carleton Davis Memorial Boulevard to honor a World War I hero. The misnaming dates back to 1920s street improvements — leaving little to mark Davis' sacrifice. The Providence Journal
- ➤ RIDOT announced traffic changes on the Broad Street Bridge, Eddy Street Bridge, and the Providence Viaduct service road beginning May 16. The shifts move all Broad Street traffic to the northbound side, close bike lanes, and detour southbound vehicles via Thurbers, Broad, and Baker Streets — work will conclude in 2028. ABC 6
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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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Providence Light The Night Water Lantern Festival
6-10 p.m. — Lincoln Woods State Park — Tickets on sale now — Experience a magical evening of hope and dreams illuminated by floating lanterns.
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