Good Day
Providence
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A bear wandered into a Charlestown yard and walked through an inflatable rainbow sprinkler set up for a family's daughter — pawing and climbing on it as cameras captured the unusual encounter. The sprinkler deflated as the bear left and moved toward the woods. 10 WJAR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, July 12th, a fire broke out on the roof of Apple Valley Mall in Smithfield, forcing shoppers to evacuate as firefighters contained a 25-foot burn caused by an accidental HVAC fault — the investigation is ongoing. 10 WJAR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Late on Friday night a man was assaulted at Kennedy Plaza near the RIPTA facility — he was hit in the head, robbed of his bus pass, and taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. Go Local Prov
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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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Keith JG McCurdy, Matt Charette, June Star Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $13.60 — Enjoy three awesome local acts showcasing their talents in a vibrant setting.
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Herreshoff Sailing Session 6
8:45 AM - 3:30 PM — Herreshoff Marine Museum — Full day program for ages 7-15 — Experience sailing and marine education at a renowned local museum.
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Historic Boat Tours of Providence
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Providence River Boat Company — Ticketed event — Explore the Providence River while uncovering the city's rich history and stunning architecture.
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Tomaquag Museum's 22nd Annual Honoring and Cultural Celebration
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — $150 — Celebrate Indigenous excellence with awards honoring community leaders and artists.
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