Good Day
Providence
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a crash on I-95 on July 26, Providence Fire Department trucks blocked the left lane near the Broad Street overpass — ABC 6 News crews saw multiple firefighters around two trucks and a person being taken from one truck on a stretcher. ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Providence Police responded to Somerset Street after a 65-year-old was stabbed in the stomach near a McDonald's on Broad Street (the victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital and officers arrested a suspect with blood on his shirt carrying a knife). Go Local Prov
- ➤ On Friday night, Providence police and state troopers responded to a fight at Noir Lounge on Union Street—where 24-year-old Louis Stevenson allegedly assaulted an officer who was later treated at a hospital and officers dispersed a crowd of several hundred loitering nearby. Go Local Prov
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Newport Folk Festival on July 26, 2025, Cumberland native Tyler Ballgame led his band on the Fort Stage while acts like Remi Wolf and Illiterate Light energized large crowds on the Quad and Harbor stages—fans enjoyed a full day of live folk and indie rock performances. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown Summer High School, a nearly 55-year program in Providence, added after-school activities to support rising ninth graders and multilingual learners. Students took part in kayaking, museum tours and zine-making workshops — program leaders plan to continue the new offerings. Brown University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Burrillville's Little League team won its first state baseball championship in over 50 years — a win that has thrilled local fans. ABC 6
- ➤ Rhode Island FC clinched the top spot in Group 4 of the USL Jägermeister Cup with a 2-2 draw against Hartford Athletic at Centreville Bank Stadium on Saturday. The regulation tie earned the club a vital point to secure its quarterfinal spot - they will host the game on Aug.-20 at 7 p.m. ABC 6
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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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Providence Flea Market
11 AM – 3 PM — 195 District Park — Free entry — Explore local vintage goods, artisan crafts, and delicious food amidst a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Outdoor Bubble Play
2:00 – 2:30 PM — Wanskuck Library — Free — Enjoy bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and fun outdoor activities for toddlers in a safe environment.
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Arts and Crafts at Capitol Ridge
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Capitol Ridge at Providence — Free entry — Monthly arts and crafts session with residents for a creative community experience.
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