Good Day
Providence
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fall River police arrested bank robbery suspect Agostini Domingo in Providence after his concealed dye pack burst on him during a robbery at Rockland Trust on Brayton Ave monday morning — he is held pending a warrant request — officials confirmed. ABC 6
- ➤ Police are investigating a stabbing in downtown Providence that happened Monday evening at the intersection of Washington and Green Streets—where a male in his 30s was approached by multiple individuals who took his shoes before he was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Go Local Prov
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crews for J.J. Abrams’ 'Ghostwriter' are preparing to film at a cell-phone repair shop on Wickenden Streets in Providence— a location that was once a body-piercing studio. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island’s Department of Education released new 53-page guidelines telling schools to start using AI tools carefully while warning of risks like bias and false information. Massachusetts sent separate guidance letting districts decide when and how to use AI—educators say smart use of technology will help boost digital learning. The Boston Globe
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Providence office of the Department of Children, Youth and Families closed at 10 a.m. Monday after a bat was found—forcing staff to work from home while pest control inspected the building. Union leaders said the bat sightings added to long-standing health and safety concerns and may affect the state's lease renewal review. Rhode Island PBS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Butler nurses ratified a new contract that ended the state's longest hospital strike, and the deal ensures every worker earns at least $20 an hour, keeps benefits, and adds support for injuries—officials will soon share plans to restore services and return to work. This agreement ends months of dispute between union leaders and hospital executives as workers prepare to resume patient care. The Boston Globe
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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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Farmer’s Market at Dexter Park
3-7 p.m. — Dexter Training Ground — Free entry — Enjoy fresh produce and local goods while soaking in the community atmosphere.
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Adjust The Sails Concert
5-8 p.m. — Alchemy — $15 adv. / $20 dos — Enjoy a night of live music with Nervous Surface at this all-ages event.
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The Lemonade Stand 2025
4-10 p.m. — 195 District Park — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry and community spirit at this engaging showcase in Providence.
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lowheaven Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $15 adv. / $18 dos — Experience an eclectic night with lowheaven and supporting bands.
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Rhode Island Bitcoin Meetup
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Moniker Brewery — Free entry — Connect with fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts at the longest-running Bitcoin group in Rhode Island.
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Community Paddle Days
5-7 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a brief canoeing experience with Spanish and English-speaking guides along the Woonasquatucket River.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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