Good morning, Providence.

Colt State Park in Bristol offers ocean views, picnic areas and paved pathways, plus a fishing pier (featuring frozen treats) for visitors on a sunny summer day.

Team Scotland fans will donate nearly $30,000 to local groups during the Downtown March and music festival on Thursday at 195 District Park.

The Tartan Army will give $10,000 to Hasbro Children's hospital cancer unit + funds to local music and soccer programs.

Leaders celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new section of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway along Kinsley Avenue + Promenade Street.

The path offers walking, biking, and a kayak and canoe launching site to boost local recreation and business.

Today, the kiosk at Biltmore Park reopened at 5:07 a.m. and now sells coffee, drinks, ice cream, newspapers and local merchandise.

The park also added concrete foosball, table tennis and chess tables so visitors can enjoy games while the area prepares for World Cup events.

Providence bar Loma won the James Beard Award for Best New Bar on June 15 at Chicago’s Lyric Opera—its first national honor for Rhode Island—and is celebrated for its focus on hospitality at 112 Spruce St on Federal Hill.

The first season of Real Housewives of Rhode Island wrapped Monday, June 15, drawing national attention to local businesses like Rail Explorers and De Petrillo's Pizza (2.7 million viewers tuned in during its first week).

A two-part reunion is planned with season two filming to follow.

A new RI Public Expenditure Council report finds that property taxes in Rhode Island increased sharply, with the state’s municipal levy rising 3.7% in FY2026.

In Providence, commercial property owners now face tax bills that are 3.5 times higher than for residential homes (raising concerns for future affordability).

URI honored veterans with leadership awards as it was named a top military-friendly school, and a potential site for the Vietnam Memorial was identified along the Providence River — an expo in Warwick on Wednesday, June 17 and a film screening in South Kingstown on Wednesday, June 24 are planned.

A Providence resident's commentary argues that local universities including Brown, RISD, Providence College, and Johnson & Wales should provide on-campus housing or reduce enrollment to ease a housing crisis marked by rising evictions and homelessness.

The piece outlines a plan to return thousands of rental units to support local families.

More than 445 birds were euthanized Saturday after an H5N1 strain was found at Antonelli Poultry in Providence (a local supply source), and testing continues.

The business will reopen Friday, June 19 once safety measures are confirmed.

Officials euthanized 445 birds at Antonelli Poultry after USDA tests found the H5N1 strain in chickens & ducks on De Pasquale Avenue, & the market is closed pending cleaning with staff being monitored though the risk to people remains low.

Health insurers have proposed premium hikes for 2027 coverage, with Blue Cross Blue Shield asking for a 9.8% increase and Neighborhood Health Plan seeking nearly 25%.

The Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) will review the proposals through summer and announce a decision by mid-September.

Pawtucket hosted a free watch party Monday at 10:00 a.m. on Roosevelt Avenue across from City Hall for Cape Verde’s first World Cup match — the game began at noon.

Next to Normal Performance

2-6 p.m. — Trinity Repertory Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed musical 'Next to Normal' live in Providence.

Haunt - Live Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets from $40 — Experience the unbeatable vibes of Haunt as they take the stage at Alchemy in Providence.

Churchburn Live Concert

Electrifying concert — Evening — Alchemy — Tickets available — Unleash your inner metalhead at this hard-hitting event.

Lunar Reflections

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting session under the moonlight.

MahJong Game Gathering

1-3 p.m. — Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Meet a friendly group of players and enjoy a casual game of MahJong, beginners welcome.

Rooftop Power Bring Your Own Bill Day

5-6 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Rochambeau Library — Free pizza — Learn how to cut your electricity costs and navigate your electric bill while enjoying free pizza.

Delta Sleep Concert

7-9 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — $25 ADV | $30 DOS — Experience the dreamy sounds of Delta Sleep alongside Michael Cera Palin and Combat.

Reaper's Gong Live Concert

5-8 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets from $40 — Experience the electrifying performance of Reaper's Gong at this can't-miss live event.

Revolve Dance Project: Revolutions

2-5 p.m. — The Strand Ballroom — Cost information not provided — Celebrate five years of artistic collaboration with new works of live music and dance.

Eric Johanson Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — Tickets available — Experience sharp songwriting and exceptional guitar skills by Eric Johanson.