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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hasbro confirmed it will move its headquarters to Boston by the end of next year, ending its 101-year presence in Pawtucket. State and local leaders including Governor Dan McKee and Mayor Brett Smiley said the company misled them for a year—stringing them along while showing little interest in a competitive local offer. The Boston Globe
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, September 9, a car struck a RIPTA bus carrying 12 students on Charles Street in Providence, causing five people—the bus driver, three students and the car driver—to be taken to hospital after the driver failed to yield; the driver was cited by police. ABC 6
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Atlantic Shark Institute awarded three PhD candidates $10,000 each for research on sharks—projects cover spinner, deep-sea and porbeagle studies and include access to research vessels and tagging technology. The institute expects the findings to be published and help fill key gaps in marine conservation. Go Local Prov
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hasbro announced it would move its headquarters from Pawtucket to Boston by the end of 2026—Rhode Island leaders expressed sorrow and blamed a weak business climate for failing to retain the company despite new proposals to keep it in the state. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Tomorrow Fund is set to celebrate National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a ceremony at the State House on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.—Gov. Dan McKee is expected to participate to support children with cancer and their families. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Governor McKee released a digital ad at 7:15 a.m. that attacked Helena Foulkes—who will announce her run for governor Tuesday at the Roger Williams Park Casino—for her record as a CVS executive linked to the opioid crisis and 1,190 overdose deaths. Foulkes’ campaign declined to comment as the rematch in the governor’s race heats up. The Boston Globe
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the Rhode Island State House on Monday, state officials held an event to mark 988 Day and raise awareness about the suicide prevention hotline that connects callers to trained counselors in about 1.9 seconds. Former Patriots linebacker Tully Banta-Cain said the hotline works like a teammate during tough times—offering hope and immediate support to those in crisis. Rhode Island PBS
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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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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.
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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.
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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!
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