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Providence
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The DaVinci Center in the North End carries a strong legacy of neighborhood service as its new executive, Norma Gonzalez, modernizes programs to meet rising local needs while being nominated for United Way’s first-ever HOPE Awards. Neighbors praise its consistent support during challenging economic times. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways pilots held an informational picket at T.F. Green Airport on Wed, May 27 at 12:30 p.m. to show they had been without a new contract for five years (the action was meant to inform the public). 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, explore nature and art with free Audubon bird walks (Fri May 29 to Sun May 31), a lively Porchfest and RISD Craft Show on Sat May 30, a cemetery tour at Casey Farm, and downtown WaterFire’s 500th Lighting, all offering unique ways to enjoy local culture. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ Today, Rhode Island opens the PVD FanZone at Station Park to screen World Cup matches live with food trucks, a beer garden, music, and closures on Finance Way and Gaspee Street. Visitors can plan a day trip to explore local beaches, museums, and historic walking tours nearby. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown professor Michael Kosterlitz, a 2016 Nobel laureate, was elected Fellow of the Royal Society along with 93 other top researchers; he will be inducted in July and joins his father in this prestigious honor. Brown University
- ➤ Brown Corporation elected eight new trustees during its spring meeting in May based on their commitment to education and research; they will formally engage in October to begin six-year terms (alumni trustees serve three years). Brown University
- ➤ Providence Public Schools broke ground Wednesday on a new Alfred Lima and Gilbert Stuart PreK-8 school on Princeton Avenue as part of a $1 billion plan to modernize schools in time for the district’s return to local control by July 1; it is set to open in 2027 (expected to serve about 1,000 students). 10 WJAR
- ➤ Brown University selected Höweler + Yoon to design a new home for its economics department on a Brown-owned block along Brook Street — the multi-year planning process will include community input and shape innovative academic spaces. Brown University
- ➤ After seven years of state oversight, Providence schools will return to local control on July 1. State appointee Infante-Green credits improvements like better curriculum and added funding for students, while the teachers union leader rates some areas lower, leaving mixed views on the takeover. The Boston Globe
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Rhode Island hosted its annual Truck Day on Wednesday, May 27 as crews loaded equipment at the University of Rhode Island ahead of the 2026 Summer Games, which will feature over 1,200 athletes when they begin Friday. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Brown, Bryant, Providence and URI women’s basketball programs are resetting their rosters for the upcoming season in November. URI coach Colleen Mullen brings returning players and new transfers from Albany to rebuild the team, while Brown and Bryant rely on veterans and newcomers to boost performance. The Providence Journal
- ➤ On May 27, No. 6 Westerly defeated No. 3 Cranston West 6-4 in the D-I softball quarterfinal at Cranston's Brayton Park. The Providence Journal
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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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Citrus Design Crochet Coasters Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Fox Point Library — All supplies provided — Create unique crochet coasters inspired by citrus fruits!
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Technology Time at the Library
1-2 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering tech assistance to empower the Hispanic community with skills in Spanish and English.
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