Good Day
Providence
Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A GoFundMe in memory of Kelly Nevitt, the 15-year-old killed when the front steps of a building collapsed at the Portsmouth Portuguese-American Club over the weekend, has raised over $90,000 for her family—while a 17-year-old girl trapped in the collapse remains in critical condition. ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Providence Police Department is investigating a case where a man was beaten with a skateboard after a verbal argument on Wednesday near Narragansett Boulevard and California Avenue—first responders took him to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Rep in Providence is staging Pearl Cleage’s jazz age drama 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' which reflects social issues amid uncertain times. Directed by Jackie Davis, the production runs through June 29 at Dowling Theater—tickets cost $24 to $90. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Providence-based artist Jordan Seaberry has launched a new web comic—‘WTF Can Artists Do During a Fascist Takeover?’—where he explains how artists can use their talents to counter authoritarian measures and build local power while drawing on his personal experiences and role with the US Department of Arts and Culture. He spoke in an in-studio interview, offering advice to fellow creators amid a climate of political uncertainty. The Public's Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Centurion Foundation is still trying to sell bonds to raise $160 million for its plan to acquire two troubled hospitals—Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, as the bond sale did not close as expected last May. Local officials and state leaders have shown support while the foundation revises its prospectus amid uncertainty about the deal's financial future. The Public's Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental advocates say cutting energy efficiency and renewable programs will hurt local families by raising utility bills and increasing reliance on volatile fossil fuels. They urge lawmakers to pass proposals that curb overspending and promote clean energy investments—helping stabilize costs and build a sustainable energy future for the region. The Boston Globe
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Senate President Val Lawson holds the power to ban assault-style firearms and supports the House-approved bill, but conservative senators block a full vote—she has yet to act and may bypass the Judiciary Committee to move the bill forward before the session ends. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Coastal regulators ordered Quidnessett Country Club to remove its 600-foot seawall built without permission near its golf course within 120 days and to submit an acceptable restoration plan within 30 days (the club disputes that the proposed restoration line forces cuts into its course) after its petition to reclassify water use was rejected. The Boston Globe
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island recorded 329 fatal drug overdoses in 2024, an 18.6-percent drop from 404 in 2023, Gov. Dan McKee said on June 11. Officials noted that 69-percent opioid-involved and 61-percent cocaine-involved deaths were common and stressed that more work remains to reach a 2030 goal of a 30-percent reduction in overdoses. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Barrington High boys tennis won the state championship on June 1 as Luke Sapolsky led a 4 to 2 victory over East Greenwich and will enroll at Baruch College in the fall. La Salle Academy senior Joe Cavanagh reached the state singles final despite breaking his thumb and Providence’s Sophia Clyne, captain of Moses Brown’s undefeated field hockey team, will attend Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service this fall. The Public's Radio
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Dinos at Dusk
5-9 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of life-size animatronic dinosaurs while exploring zoo exhibits.
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Jim Robitaille Live Performance
5-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — Admission often varies — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz at a top local venue.
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USA Gymnastics Championships Single Day Pass
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket required for wristband — Experience top-tier gymnastics action in a vibrant local setting.
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Blues For An Alabama Sky (Sensory Friendly)
3:30-11:30 p.m. — Trinity Repertory Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a sensory-friendly performance of a touching story set against a backdrop of blues music.
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USA Gymnastics Championships Thursday Arena Sessions
1:30-5:30 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — All session pass for both venues — Watch top gymnasts compete at the USA Gymnastics Championships.
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Professor Roots Reggae Dance Party
6-8:30 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $10 — Experience a lively evening of ska, rock steady, and reggae from a local band.
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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
7-9 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Sarah Millican as she shares her journey from quiet child to comedic performer.
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Northern Sky Art Session
5-7:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Engage your creativity with a guided art session while enjoying a drink.
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Live Music Night with Purple Tide, Colonel Starr, and Fools Gold
7-11 p.m. — Alchemy — $15 — Experience a night of dynamic performances from local musicians in a vibrant setting.
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Storytime Sessions
11 a.m. — Books On the Square — Free entry — Enjoy engaging storytime sessions suitable for children every Wednesday and Friday.
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