Good Day
Providence
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured after his leg was caught in the rear wheel of a RIPTA bus at Charles Street and Randall Street when a bus driver, who said he was allegedly drunk, refused him boarding—police taped off the intersection and spoke with RIPTA officials. ABC 6
- ➤ Authorities are investigating drownings after a 21-year-old man from Providence was found in a Lincoln pond and a 31-year-old Providence resident was discovered in a Smithfield pond on Tuesday night — officials said both cases are being probed for accidental drowning. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Authorities said the body of a 31-year-old man from Providence was pulled from Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield on Tuesday around 9:15 p.m.—officials believe the drowning was accidental and are notifying his next of kin. 10 WJAR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old man died on Tuesday night after being shot on Broad Street when officers arrived just before 9 p.m.—he was taken to a hospital but pronounced dead, and no suspects have been identified. ABC 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island General Assembly ended its session after 1 a.m. Saturday, and Globe’s Steph Machado and RI PBS host Jim Hummel explained key votes on the Rhode Island Report podcast. They discussed a compromise bill on assault-style weapons—along with changes to smoking rules at casinos, payday lender rate reforms, transit funding cuts, and a delay in property tax bills until mid-July. The Boston Globe
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. McKee toured the new $82 million state health lab under construction in Providence’s Jewelry District Tuesday as part of a plan to boost local life sciences—workers nearby are also building a life sciences structure for Brown University. The lab will open this fall, offer 25% more space, and create about 100 jobs while housing the state’s only level 3 biosafety facility used to study airborne germs. Rhode Island PBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eric Rueb, a golf industry insider, updated his bucket list of five Rhode Island courses he hopes to play, including Misquamicut Club and Shelter Harbor Golf Club, after his media day at Newport Country Club—he shared how past rounds and personal challenges with Donald Ross courses make each course a unique draw for his upcoming staycation week on the greens. The Providence Journal
-
Portland Hearts of Pine at Rhode Island FC
7-10 p.m. — Centreville Bank Stadium — Enjoy a thrilling soccer match featuring Portland Hearts of Pine battling Rhode Island FC.
-
Major League Rugby Championship
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Centreville Bank Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of professional rugby at Centreville Bank Stadium.
-
Maya de Vitry Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience the enchanting folk and indie rock sounds of Nashville-based artist Maya de Vitry.
-
Lighthouse Tour
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Check for ticket prices — Explore the historical island light station with guided tours on select days this summer.
-
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Providence River Boat Company — Prices not specified — Explore the Providence River while discovering the city's history and architecture.
-
New Art Exhibitions at Providence Art Club
2-4 p.m. — Providence Art Club — Free entry — Explore vibrant new works by local artists in a cozy gallery setting.
-
Free First Saturdays In The Park
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Roger Williams Park — Free entry — A day of fun at Roger Williams Park with free admission to attractions and community events.
-
Return of the Dinosaurs
8-9 a.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Special sensory-friendly morning — Experience the dinosaur trail designed for families with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing differences.
-
Providence Art Club New Exhibitions
2-4 p.m. — Providence Art Club — Free entry — Explore vibrant new art exhibitions featuring local artists showcasing their creative journeys.
-
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
5:00-8:30 p.m. — Carousel Village — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with local food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't find fault, find remedy.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Providence
Welcome to the Good Day Providence, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Providence, Rhode Island community. If you like the Good Day Providence, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Providence.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Providence and across Rhode Island. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Providence
A free Providence community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayprovidence.com/sitemap