Good Day
Providence
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Rhode Island DMV official explained that when a leasing company sells a car only to its original lessee, the son-in-law must use a Tax & Title transaction—paying sales tax, registering the vehicle to secure a title, and then gifting it to complete the process. The guidance also requires a VIN check and proper DMV forms, which may take several weeks to complete. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said Hasbro’s plan to move its headquarters to Boston next year is a loss for the town but not a surprise since many expected the change. He said city leaders will work to fix up the Hasbro campus and help workers as they plan for the shift—officials stress that the move will affect local jobs and taxes. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ Michael Redmond, a former D.C. assistant principal, worked in Providence during the pandemic and is ordered to pay $259,294 because he collected pay for work he did not do — officials say he held dual roles that broke ethics rules. The Boston Globe
- ➤ House GOP members said an analysis showed RIHousing spent 7-to-1 more on salaries and administrative costs than on affordable housing programs compared with peer agencies in New England. RIHousing CEO Carol Ventura defended the spending to finance over 5,600 homes and $1.6 billion in investments—GOP Leader Michael Chippendale urged that the findings be audited further. Rhode Island PBS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The RI Department of Health recommended that most Rhode Islanders over six months get the updated COVID vaccine today after analysis showed it could save thousands of lives—meanwhile, a CDC advisory panel tabled a vote on the hepatitis B vaccine and advised separating the chicken pox vaccine from the MMR shot. This guidance comes as scientists project that broad vaccine uptake could lead to substantial benefits. ABC 6
- ➤ In Rhode Island, over 1,500 callers reached the 988 crisis hotline in July—marking a 200% increase since its launch. Paid crisis counselors now answer calls 24/7 to provide quick, warm help and guide people to further support. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ Census data from 2024 showed that 32,549 children lived in poverty, up more than 20 percent from the previous year; local advocates, including Rhode Island Kids Count executive director Paige Parks, say state lawmakers must boost programs for health care, housing, and food security—key supports for children and families. Advocates warned that without stronger state assistance, more kids could lose health insurance and fall further behind. Rhode Island PBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Patriots won in Miami—their first South Florida win since 2019—and now they will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday after the Steelers signed two former Patriots. They still struggle to fix their defense and must improve before the big game. The Providence Journal
- ➤ RI Interscholastic League director Mike Lunney said that high school sports must help kids stay in school and build character as student participation declines and co-op teams grow—he said girls flag football will start in spring to offer new chances for players. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ The University of Rhode Island announced that its football team will move future home games to Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium—starting with a Governor’s Cup game against the Brown Bears on Oct. 3—while Meade Stadium in Kingston hosts five home games this season before beginning an 18-month, $42 million renovation in January. Rhode Island PBS
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