Good morning, Providence.

On Sunday, North Providence police stopped a speeding car on Mineral Spring Avenue and arrested 21 year old Trevon Plante—who lives in Woonsocket—for driving with a suspended license after finding a loaded Glock 20 handgun with the serial number removed, while the detective division investigates the weapon.

A URI student sued the school after a man recorded her while she showered in a unisex bathroom on April 29 in Adams Hall—she said the school hurt her reputation by misrepresenting her identity, and the man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge with a $2,000 bond.

On Sept. 2, Brown University kicked off the Fall semester with a week of welcome events—over 3,200 new undergraduate, graduate and medical students joined activities at orientations and the Opening Convocation on College Green to start their campus life.

Providence’s in-house parks design team customizes playground details like color schemes and plant choices to create unique play areas—Brassil Memorial Park on the East Side was renamed to honor Carolyn Brassil, the first woman elected to city council.

The team also works on other local park projects that give each neighborhood a personalized touch.

RIPTA will cut more than 40 bus routes later this month to help fill a $10 million budget gap and will affect Providence riders who depend on the bus for work, school, and medical appointments.

Transit advocates warn that these service cuts may lead to lower ridership—potentially sparking a decline in overall transit reliability.

The Cannabis Control Commission opened its online portal for six social equity cannabis retail licenses and asked eligible applicants to submit documents by Sept.

24. The certification process administered by Creative Services runs until Sept. 29 — part of 24 new retail permits planned under the state’s legalization law.

Rhode Island high school football teams will have nine new head coaches this fall; the biggest hire is Dan Koppen—replacing Geoff Marcone at La Salle, while six coaches debut and two move to new roles.

The new appointments bring fresh continuity as coaches and players prepare for upcoming games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PEMA 2025 Fall Meeting

September 8-9 — Graduate by Hilton Providence — $425+ — Attend expert-led discussions focused on manufacturing strategies and industry trends.

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.

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.

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.

Bentley Falcons at Bryant Bulldogs Football Game

2-7:30 p.m. — Beirne Stadium — Cost info unavailable — Witness an exciting college football clash between Bentley and Bryant.

High Tea Performance

8 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience the unique blend of folk-punk storytelling and harmony from High Tea's captivating duo.

2nd Annual Jewish Culture Fest

Join us for the 2nd Annual Jewish Culture Fest — happening Sunday, September 14, from 11am–4pm at the Dwares JCC! This high-energy, family-friendly festival is back and bigger than ever, featuring live performances from Nefesh Mountain, the return of fan favorites Ezekiel's Wheels and the Rachel Linsky Dancers, and Rock-a-Baby rocking the stage in our expanded KidZone!