Good Day
Providence
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded quickly to a fire at the Asian Taste restaurant on Taunton Avenue in East Providence at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, knocking down the blaze in 15 minutes and causing damage that will force the restaurant to close for a couple of weeks while no injuries were reported and the owner attempted to fight the fire with a garden hose. 10 WJAR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A body washed ashore in Jamestown on Sunday near Heads Beach — a swimmer reported the sighting shortly after 7:30 a.m. — and police, with the Rhode Island State Medical Examiner’s Office taking custody, launched a multi-agency investigation led by RISP. Go Local Prov
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After filming wrapped for M. Night Shyamalan’s 'Remain' at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, he celebrated with his cast and crew as members of the Rhode Island Film & Television Office joined him at a Providence rooftop bar—an event held on Saturday, August 10th. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An investigation by GoLocal found that inspection reports for day care centers are not online because of a technology failure at the Department of Human Services that was admitted on Friday. Parents may have trouble checking new reports on desktops as officials say they can only be seen on a mobile phone — a claim that GoLocal questions. Go Local Prov
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Robustiano Live Comedy Show
7 PM – 1 AM — Comedy Connection — Check venue for pricing — Enjoy a night of high-energy stand-up comedy with Anthony Robustiano's relatable and vibrant storytelling.
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Providence Art Club New Exhibitions Opening
2-4 p.m. — Providence Art Club — Free entry — Explore vibrant new art exhibitions featuring various talented artists and their unique perspectives.
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Fungi Exploration Walk
6-7:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Discover the wonders of fungi while exploring nature on a walk to Roger Williams Park.
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Apes of the State Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Met — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the energetic performance of Apes of the State live in Pawtucket.
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Acoustic Performance by Milton J
12-6 p.m. — Doomed Records — Free entry — Experience thunderous beats and soul-stirring melodies from singer-songwriter Milton J.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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