Good Day
Providence
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In Johnston, the Roadrunner gas station cut its price to $3.89 for Memorial Day weekend — drawing drivers even as prices will rise to $4.09 Tuesday morning. The rate is 60 cents below the national average and eases costs amid rising gas prices. 10 WJAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At RISD in Providence, students + professors are debating AI's role in art as some call it slop while others see it as a tool to spark creativity. Their discussion is influencing classroom policies and course projects. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ Brown University’s School of Public Health has a new dean — Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin — who aims to shape future public health by integrating patient care with local research. She expects modest further growth as the school builds on high enrollment with tailored, community-focused strategies. The Boston Globe
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts from Brown University explain that thermal paper receipts contain chemicals like BPA & BPS that can harm health and spoil recycling, so locals are encouraged to opt for paperless receipts at stores. The Public's Radio
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RISD Apparel Design Collection 2026
4-5 p.m. — The WaterFire Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the unique fashion creations of RISD seniors on the runway at Collection 2026.
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Open Makerspace Studio for Adults
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Wanskuck Library — Free — Get hands-on with creative projects using various makerspace equipment and tools.
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Tommy Brennan Stand-Up Comedy
7-11 p.m. — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Tommy Brennan.
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Shordie Shordie in Providence
8-11 p.m. — Crib (Providence) — Tickets from $70 — Experience an unforgettable night with Shordie Shordie at The Crib in Providence.
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Live Music at Myrtle
7:30-10 p.m. — Myrtle — Most shows are free — Experience a variety of live genres from jazz to indie rock in a local neighborhood bar setting.
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Wolves Of Glendale Concert
7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — $28.84 — Experience original music and parodies from the quirky Wolves of Glendale.
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Technology Assistance at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Providing technology help to empower the Hispanic community with skills in a bilingual setting.
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Chad Price Live
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Don't miss this awesome lineup of talented artists for one of the best local shows in June!
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Rhode Island Anime Convention
10 a.m. — Rhode Island Convention Center — Tickets starting at $155 — Experience an unforgettable celebration of anime culture in Providence.
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Technology Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free technology assistance in Spanish and English to empower the community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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