Good morning, Providence.

Providence will soon reopen its community meal sites, water parks and pools on June 29.

The meal sites will provide free meals for children until school starts while water parks and pools operate Monday through Saturday until August 14.

About 40 cats and kittens rescued from large hoarding cases need homes.

The RISPCA will host Woonsocket Cat Wednesdays today from 2 to 4 p.m. at its facility in Warwick while the Pet Refuge in North Kingstown prepares the rescued kittens for future adoption (including vaccination and spay/neuter care).

President Mark Hellendrung said Narragansett Beer will celebrate its 21st anniversary with special events announced on 'Gene Off Script' with Gene Valicenti, as the local brewer plans a memorable milestone celebration.

This summer, 27 new dining spots are launching across Rhode Island.

Venues include Hotel Viking’s four innovative restaurant concepts, a reimagined oyster bar in South Kingstown, and a fast-casual taqueria in Providence, with several offering updated menus and local ingredients.

Nathanael Greene, a native of Coventry, served as George Washington’s trusted assistant during the Revolutionary War.

Spell Hall caretaker Josh Wojnar said Greene used clever guerrilla tactics and left his local forge to win key battles.

Local advocates and chefs are promoting eating invasive green crabs to curb their impact on marine ecosystems by offering creative recipes at local restaurants during Green Crab Week, with harvesters and wholesalers working together to shift the crab market from bait to plate + provide a sustainable food source.

Mount Hope Bridge lane closures will continue through the 2026 construction season (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, except July 3) while crews replace joints on Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and plan single lane closures at Newport Pell Bridge for late summer and early fall.

Pawtucket's Tidewater Landing project received $30 million for infrastructure improvements — the funding will support public transit and community facility upgrades as planning moves forward.

Inventia Healthcare voluntarily recalled over 11,000 bottles of Chlorthalidone tablets on June 5 for failing dissolution tests (expiration April 2027) after FDA flagged them as a Class II risk on June 22.

Residents with high blood pressure should check their lot numbers and consult pharmacists for instructions.

Portuguese soccer fans gathered at PVD FanZone on Tuesday to watch Ronaldo make history by scoring in his sixth World Cup tournament.

Ronaldo scored two goals to lead his team to a 5-0 win against Uzbekistan as fans celebrated the moment locally.

Ghana fans attended the PVD FanZone in Providence yesterday despite drizzly weather as England and Ghana played to a scoreless draw in Foxborough, nearly guaranteeing both teams a spot in the knockout round (their next match is Saturday) while Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey returned to strengthen the midfield.

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.

Chatty Cats Gathering

4-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow cat lovers over snacks, coloring, and crafting cat toys.

Open Studio at Makerspace for Adults

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Knight Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore your creative projects with access to cutting machines and other makerspace equipment.

Recycled Sewing Workshop

3-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Upcycle and repurpose fabric in this all-ages sewing session.

Arcadia - Arcade Music Festival

July 4th — 165 Pub — Cost not specified — Experience a vibrant celebration of arcade music in Providence.

Annual Cape Verdean Independence Festival

Time TBD — India Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate the rich culture of the Cape Verdean community in the oldest festival of its kind in the U.S.