Good Day
Providence
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A truck crashed into a home on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket on Thursday evening with no injuries to residents while the driver, who sustained minor injuries, was taken into custody for suspected DUI—police reported the front wall was damaged. ABC 6
- ➤ Police in Warwick charged 19-year-old Atticus Edwards with felony assault and DUI after he is accused of intentionally hitting a 30-year-old woman twice with his car near the Apple Cinemas on Wednesday night+ eyewitnesses reported a 911 hang-up call. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Theatre By The Sea musical 'Heartbreak Hotel' features energetic numbers with Joe Hebel as Elvis but reviews say the script is weak — the show runs through Sept. 14. The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 20, Brown University held a topping-off ceremony for Danoff Laboratories in the Jewelry District—this seven-story lab will open in spring 2027 to aid in life sciences research and health care. Leaders and community partners marked the milestone as construction continues on schedule. Brown University
- ➤ Brown University students have partnered with Hope High School through the DEEPS CORES program to offer hands-on Earth science lessons and college application help—providing students with paid internships and practical experience in STEM. The initiative has already increased student confidence and is opening new pathways for future science careers. Brown University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Frank Caprio’s funeral mass was held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul—local leaders and notable figures joined a procession at 11:30 a.m. before a private burial followed. ABC 6
- ➤ The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority board approved a new budget proposal to address an ongoing deficit—reducing Sunday and holiday service without cutting any routes completely. The changes will take effect on Saturday, September 27. ABC 6
- ➤ Judge Frank Caprio—known as the nicest judge in the world—received Rhode Island’s state funeral on Friday as Archbishop Richard Henning led the funeral mass and a procession along Atwells Avenue, and he was later laid to rest at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. Rhode Island PBS
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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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El Chaval De La Bachata Concert
9 PM - 3 AM — La Palmera Club — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting night filled with Bachata music from El Chaval.
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Houndmouth Concert
7:00-9:30 PM — The Strand Ballroom — Tickets start at $72 — Catch Houndmouth perform live at one of Providence's favorite venues.
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Guatemalan Festival 2025
11 AM - 7 PM — Roger Williams Park Temple to Music — Free entry — Celebrate Guatemalan culture with music, dance, and international cuisines at this family-friendly festival.
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PEMA 2025 Fall Meeting
September 8-9 — Graduate by Hilton Providence — $425+ — Attend expert-led discussions focused on manufacturing strategies and industry trends.
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Yarnia Chronicles
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Fox Point Library — Free entry — A cozy gathering for needlework enthusiasts to share projects and learn new techniques.
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Aubrey Haddard Live
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $10 entry — Enjoy an electrifying night with Aubrey Haddard, Crash Space, and Nick PolitellI showcasing their latest hits.
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Vudu Sister Live Performance
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Borealis Coffee Company — Free entry — Experience the haunting sounds of Vudu Sister, a dark folk ensemble from Providence.
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