Good Day
Providence
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Providence police are looking for a man who robbed the Supreme Gas Station on River Ave Monday morning — he threatened staff with a knife before taking the cash register and fleeing, leaving the weapon behind. ABC 6
- ➤ A motorcycle and car collided near the intersection of Elmwood Ave. — Congress Ave. in Providence at 10:03, killing the motorcycle driver and leaving its passenger with life-threatening injuries while police investigate the crash. ABC 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The John Carter Brown Library in Providence is showcasing 'Elemental: Crafting Books from Nature,' an exhibition that reveals how natural materials and generations of workers shaped early printed books. The exhibit runs until Dec. 15 and features 35 rare volumes that show the history and art of bookmaking — a must-see for lovers of tangible manuscripts. Brown University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ URI researchers are refining real-time weather tools — RI-CHAMP, STORMTOOLS, and MyCoast — that help map storm impacts and inform local decision-makers, while parts of these tools are already public. They are also planning to assess a sustainable funding model as hurricane season nears, with proposals seeking roughly $1 million a year to keep the systems updated. The Boston Globe
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration recalled 803 cases of Target's Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies sold in Rhode Island and Massachusetts because they might contain wood—indicating possible foreign material contamination. The recalled cookies were packaged in cases of 10 with varying expiration dates. ABC 6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jeremiah Thomas MacKay, a former Rhode Islander now in Florida, orders hot wieners from his hometown regularly after his girlfriend first surprised him with an anniversary delivery. He gets five pounds every two weeks — he even bought a meat grinder to make his own sauce — and stays connected to the flavors of home. Go Local Prov
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ URI men's basketball team announced its 13-game non-conference schedule that includes seven home games, a three-game tournament in Orlando, and a neutral site contest against Tulsa, with the season set to begin on Nov. 3 against Stetson. The slate also features key matchups with in-state teams like Providence and Brown along with contests versus Yale and UAlbany (details that build on last season’s 18 wins). ABC 6
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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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Bonsai Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rhodium Room Distillery Bar — Price TBD — Enjoy crafting tiny trees with friends while sipping drinks at the distillery.
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~ Stephen McCranie
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