Good morning, Providence.

Providence firefighters responded to an exterior building fire at 301 Reservoir Ave on Thursday night—taking about five minutes to control the blaze and reporting no injuries while the situation remains under investigation.

CVS Health exceeded Wall Street expectations in the second quarter as prescription fills rose and its insurance business boosted revenue, leading the company to raise its full-year adjusted earnings forecast for 2025 to between $6.30 and $6.40.

The Woonsocket-based firm (which owns Aetna) saw its shares jump nearly 8 percent in premarket trading on Thursday.

Desire Gentlemen’s Club has filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against Triggs Memorial Golf Course after a scheduling error on June 7 cost the club thousands by canceling a planned tournament that hired 36 entertainers and purchased hole-in-one insurance—The club claims the course's general manager, Augenstein, offered an alternate date of June 21 only after funds had been spent on the event.

Providence police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting on Geneva Street—officers arrived at 8:45 p.m. and found a 40-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg.

RIDEM reported on July 21 that the state’s first mosquito carrying West Nile Virus for 2025 was detected in East Providence — officials advised residents to protect against bites by using bug spray and wearing long sleeves from dusk to dawn.

Rhode Island may face steep state costs after H.R.

1 cuts federal funding for Medicaid and SNAP, placing added pressure on programs that serve roughly 313,000 Medicaid and 114,000 SNAP recipients. The FY 2026 budget directs EOHHS to form an advisory group (recommendations due Oct. 31) to plan for state adjustments to the loss of federal support.

High Noon issued a voluntary recall of its vodka seltzer after some cases were mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks, with the Beach Variety cans shipped from July 21 to 23 identified as containing alcohol due to a can supplier error (no shipments have been reported in Rhode Island or Massachusetts).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center

9-10 a.m. — Roger Williams Park Botanical Center — Registration required — Bring your preschooler for nature-themed activities, crafts, and fun in the gardens.

Board Games Afterschool Activities

3-5 p.m. — Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Stop by to play a variety of board games and make new friends.

Live Music with Ron Giorgio

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express — Cost varies — Experience Ron's powerhouse voice while enjoying a summer menu under the stars.

Garden Volunteer Day at Mt. Pleasant Library

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Mt. Pleasant Library — Free entry — Help maintain the beautiful library garden and enjoy the outdoors while giving back to the community.