Good Day
Providence
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurateur Michael Lester opened Mémère’s, a new French-inspired restaurant in downtown Providence inside Neptune hotel. The menu features classic dishes like foie gras terrine and gnudi, and the venue invites diners to enjoy family-style dining with a modern twist. The Boston Globe
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Care New England is cutting leadership positions amid a forecasted fiscal 2026 deficit driven by state Medicaid restrictions and federal policy limits. The hospital system, which employs over 8,000 people, is pursuing margin improvements and urging lawmakers for extra Medicaid funds in the upcoming fiscal 2027 budget. The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown professor Dr. Judson Brewer leads students and researchers in a weekly mindfulness run up Jenckes Street hill, focusing on what they see, hear, and feel to manage the climb. The exercise is part of Brown University’s Mindfulness Center program (also called 'uno in più') aimed at promoting present-moment focus. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Brown University and University of Michigan researchers stabilized a novel silver nanoparticle structure that displays room temperature quantum optical properties, potentially advancing quantum computing. The work, published in Science — revealing an uncommon phase between FCC and BCC — shows new possibilities for designing materials at the nanoscale. Brown University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since 2021, Rhode Island has spent over $644 million on housing, but a new report by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council finds that recent bonds produced only 642 rental units and recommends shifting half of the proposed 2026 bond to middle-income homes. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ Rhode Island bars and restaurants may serve alcohol until 3 a.m. during select World Cup games if a General Assembly bill passes Thursday — each town must then give its licensing board notice 14 days in advance. Rhode Island PBS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents toured the Pine Street construction site as Crossroads RI works to transform it into 35 apartments for the medically vulnerable. The ongoing project in Providence will add affordable housing options to the community. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Providence’s Townies won a 9-4 game over La Salle on Thursday after veteran Gavin Palombo hit a game-changing double & Max Correiro’s two-run homer bolstered the win. The team is one win away from a best-of-three championship round as La Salle and Smithfield head to an elimination game. The Providence Journal
- ➤ FanDuel supports a bill that would allow up to six sports betting vendors and lower the tax rate to 12% — a change that advocates say could boost revenue. The move comes as Bally's plans to launch a new sportsbook later this year. The Boston Globe
- ➤ At the 2026 RIIL Golf Championships held yesterday in Cranston, La Salle players won in tight finishes—Drew MacLeod in the boys and Adriana Eaton in the girls divisions—with the Rams clinching their fifth straight team title as they secured dramatic wins on the final holes. The Providence Journal
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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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Open Makerspace Studio for Adults
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Knight Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore a variety of makerspace equipment for your creative projects.
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