Good morning, Providence.

Roger Williams Park Zoo said its beloved goat Lucy, who delighted visitors for nearly 13 years, died Thursday after tests showed liver failure and she was euthanized — zoo staff and volunteers remember her fondly.

Jetoptera CEO Andrei Evulet appeared on Gene Off Script on Thursday, July 23 to compare his company’s sea glider propulsion system to Rhode Island’s Regent and noted significant progress with its developing technology.

A Rhode Island study found that despite spending over $3.6B on public schools during the 2023‑2024 school year ($23K per student), student performance remained middling.

The report recommends shifting funds toward instructional quality and better aligning spending with student needs.

Irish Folds, a rising Brown University senior, is examining preserved snake specimens at museums and the Brown lab to understand snake vertebrae variation and movement; her summer research quantifies how these differences affect evolution.

Breakthrough Lab at Brown supports nine student ventures in an eight-week summer accelerator during which founders learn to pivot based on customer feedback.

They will pitch at Sushi Pitch Night on July 28 as part of efforts to boost Brown's entrepreneurial culture.

Providence College professor Adam Myers said the new Taylor Swift tax—targeting the wealthy to fund low-income housing—marks a bold, untested approach in state tax policy.

He noted the measure joins a phased-in millionaires tax as other states watch its impact.

Pawtucket will launch its Mobile Integrated Health Program on Aug.

4 to send EMS and firefighters to check on elderly housing complexes. The initiative will monitor patients’ vitals and surroundings to reduce repeated emergency calls.

Wayne Hancock with The Soapbox Saints and King Sickabilly

5-8 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets available — Experience a night of rockabilly and country fusion with Wayne 'The Train' Hancock and his friends.

Rhode Home Rescue Adoption Event

10 AM – 12 PM — Rumford Pet — Adoption fees apply — Meet some amazing dogs looking for their forever homes.

Ocean State Brewers Fest 2026

2-5:30 p.m. — Bristol Golf Park — Tickets available — Celebrate Rhode Island's craft beer at this unique golf-inspired festival!

Read More, Learn More!

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Discover the magic of storytelling with Mrs. Carol every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Technology Help at the Library

1-2 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Get assistance with tech skills and job applications in a bilingual setting.

Open Studio Makerspace for Adults

6-7:30 p.m. — Knight Memorial Library — Free access — Explore creative projects with cutting machines, sewing tools, and more in a community makerspace.

Recycled Sewing Workshop

3-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free materials provided — Enjoy a hands-on sewing experience for all ages focused on recycling and creativity.

One Big Rodeo

3-9 p.m. — Mezzo Lounge — Free entry — Experience Southern hospitality and festival vibes with bull rides, games, and food trucks.

Fish Fun(d) Gala for Woonasquatucket River's 25th Anniversary

5-8 p.m. — Farm Fresh Rhode Island — $55+ — Celebrate with music, food, and a costume contest while supporting local river conservation.