Good Day
Providence
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A truck crash is blocking traffic on I-95 North at exit 41B for School Street in Pawtucket as a truck resting on the median has blocked lanes, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation said. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon Prime Day 2025 has begun and will run from July 8 through July 11 as the Johnston warehouse gets busy shipping deals on laptops, Apple products, and home goods for Amazon Prime members. The four day sale features extended shopping hours, a six month trial for students, and customers can use Alexa+ to track daily discount drops. The Providence Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pawtucket man, 32-year-old Reynaldo Martinez, was sentenced Tuesday to 73 months in jail and three years of supervised release for defrauding SNAP and the U.S. Treasury of over $100,000—he used stolen identities and false documents to obtain benefits and cash. ABC 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Christina Rondeau started her new Menopause Fitness Makeover show for middle-aged women in Rhode Island so they can learn how to exercise and eat better during menopause. The six-week series is filmed with a professional crew—she will hold a red carpet event at her studio on July 21. Go Local Prov
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Health is offering free skin cancer screenings with Brown Dermatology at local beaches this summer — dermatologists and dermatology residents will screen the first 100 arrivals at sessions on July 12 at Scarborough Beach North in Narragansett from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., on July 18 at Easton’s Beach in Newport from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on August 2 at Scarborough Beach North from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on August 15 at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln; visitors should wear clothing that can be easily removed. ABC 6
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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.
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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.
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Live Music Night: Edict, Tarcil, Edjinn, Rose Lane, Voluntary Victim
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Alchemy — $15 tickets — Enjoy a night of energetic performances from local bands in a vibrant venue.
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Holy Roller at The Parlour
8 PM – 12 AM — The Parlour Providence — $19.27 — Experience the energetic southern rock sound of Holy Roller as they take the stage.
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Evening Sky Jazz Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Red Door — Admission varies — Experience the soulful sounds of a Jazz/Roots Quartet featuring talented musicians.
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Weekly Woonasquatucket River Greenway Walk
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community-friendly walk along the scenic river greenway while learning about local flora, fauna, and history.
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Storytime Sessions
11 a.m. — Books On the Square — Free entry — Enjoy delightful tales during storytime for children at a cozy local bookstore.
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Jessie's Girl Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Experience live music while contributing to A Just Harvest.
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Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
5:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Carousel Village — Free entry — Savor a variety of local food trucks while enjoying live music and family-friendly activities.
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Lumanyano Mzi Trio Live Concert
6-8 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Boat House Lawn — Free entry — Celebrate the sounds of Africa with the award-winning Lumanyano Mzi Trio and opener Chris Monti.
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~ Lao Tzu
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