Good Day
Providence
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pawtucket police said a shooting occurred Saturday night on Prospect Street—leaving one person in critical but stable condition after treatment at Fatima Hospital and another hospital while investigations continue. 10 WJAR
- ➤ The Pawtucket Police Department investigated a shooting that occurred around 10 p.m. on July 19 on Prospect Street — a victim with gunshot wounds was taken first to Fatima Hospital and then transferred to another hospital where they remained in critical but stable condition. ABC 6
- ➤ Providence police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the West End Saturday night when three men, including one with a pistol and knife, robbed a residence on Noyes Avenue at about 10:26 p.m. and took phones, wallets, and pendants while one suspect attempted a stabbing—authorities are still searching for the suspects. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors planning to attend the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals can choose from multiple ways to reach Fort Adams, including updated bike routes, boat shuttles, a Providence-to-Newport ferry stop in Bristol and car travel via Interstate highways. Drivers are advised to pre-purchase parking passes due to limited spaces (ranging from $30.90 for a one-day pass to $84.46 for a three-day pass) while boat shuttles offer a 40-minute trip (tickets from $20 to $41 round trip). The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence may begin using noise cameras by the end of this year to catch modified vehicles that break sound limits in downtown and residential areas, as Mayor Brett Smiley explained. The system will capture license plates like red-light cameras—similar to those already used in other major cities. 10 WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lonsdale Sports Arena in Cumberland, once a historic one-third-mile stock car racetrack that drew 18,000 fans in 1947, is now a shopping plaza with a Stop & Shop and a McDonald's. The track—built on a former sand and gravel mine—closed in 1956 due to frequent flooding. The Providence Journal
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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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Oddities & Curiosities Expo
10:00–11:30 a.m. — Rhode Island Convention Center — Admission prices vary — Explore the bizarre at the world's largest traveling oddities event featuring unique vendors and artists.
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Providence Architecture Boat Tours
4:00 – 5:15 PM — Providence River Boat Company — Ticketed event — Explore 300 years of architectural history while cruising the scenic waterways of Providence.
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Aurora’s Reflection Painting Session
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unwind with a creative in-studio painting experience while enjoying drinks.
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Community Paddle Days
5-7 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a brief paddle ride on the Woonasquatucket River with friendly guidance.
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Reckoners Concert with Dread Buffalo
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $20 adv, $25 day of — Experience a night of soulful rock 'n' roll with Boston supergroup Reckoners and special guests Dread Buffalo.
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Museums on Us by Bank of America
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — RISD Museum — Free entry for cardholders — Access over 225 museums nationwide with your Bank of America card.
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Providence Flea
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 195 District Park — Free entry — Explore local vintage finds and handmade goods in a vibrant community market setting.
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Elegant Peacock Glass Art Class
1-3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Includes complimentary beverage — Create your own unique glass art masterpiece in a fun atmosphere.
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~ Seneca
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