Good Day
Providence
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Melissa Cherney became the new CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank about a month ago and relied on her own experience with hunger to shape her plans. She toured food pantries last week—finding reduced supplies and rising need as families struggled to cover basic expenses. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island libraries now let residents borrow items like tools, toys, and sewing machines for free—this service helps people try new projects without spending money and meets community needs. The Boston Globe
- ➤ On Saturday, World War II veteran William McClintick, 106-year-old from East Greenwich, laid a wreath at Arlington Cemetery to honor the Unknown Soldier alongside veterans John McDonough and Charles Vieira in a ceremony organized by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. The event marked the 33rd Honor Flight and celebrated a legacy of service. 10 WJAR
- ➤ The Union Fire District of South Kingstown held a memorial parade on Sunday to honor firefighters Willian Gray, Byron Love, and Allan LePage (died 1967, 1968, 2009) (paying tribute to their sacrifice in the line of duty). ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities said a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan left at least two dead and over eight injured after the gunman set the building on fire before being killed in crossfire. Local church members in Warwick were shocked to learn of the tragedy—occurring less than 24 hours after the church mourned the loss of President Russell Nelson—and they expressed deep sympathy for those affected. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Paul Dama, a Nigerian restaurant manager from Providence detained by ICE in Brockton, was granted asylum and will soon return home, officials said — his visa expired in 2019 and his case had been pending for years. 10 WJAR
- ➤ A 64-page audit by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.—released by Attorney General Peter Neronha on Friday—said officials should have spotted problems with the westbound Washington Bridge sooner when tests did not catch early issues in the post-tensioning system before the bridge closed in December. The audit urges RIDOT to review its inspection practices while the state sues companies tied to the bridge’s work. The Public's Radio
- ➤ RIPTA bus routes were changed Saturday—45 routes were cut or altered to address a $10 million budget shortfall that left weekend riders with longer wait times. One local rider said the new schedule forces commuters to adjust work hours as service ends earlier than before. 10 WJAR
-
Rhode Island International Film Festival
8-10 p.m. — 195 District Park — Cost not specified — Experience diverse global storytelling with Oscar-qualifying films from over 60 countries.
-
Music at the Blissful
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Taft Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy lots of dancing and engaging music for all ages with Evan at this family-friendly event.
-
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
7-8:30 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — $5 for ages 11 and up, free for children under 10 — Experience the wonder of the wizarding world in a captivating theatrical journey.
-
Live Music with J. Michael Graham
5-9 p.m. — The Guild PVD Beer Garden — Free admission — Celebrate the weekend with live music from Rhode Island's own J. Michael Graham.
-
Julie Rhodes Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — Cost info not provided — Experience the magnetic pull of Julie Rhodes’ captivating music live in concert.
-
Improv 101 Class
Oct 5 – Nov 2 — Kismet Improv — Cost info not provided — Discover the fun of improv in this beginner-friendly four-week class.
-
Jurassic Quest
12-3 p.m. — Rhode Island Convention Center — Family-friendly adventure — Experience the world’s most popular dinosaur exhibit alongside an exciting LEGO festival.
-
Jurassic Quest
8:00 PM - 1:29 AM — Rhode Island Convention Center — Family friendly — Experience the world's most popular dinosaur adventure alongside Brick Fest Live.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true failure is abandoning your principles.
~ Ryan Holiday
About Good Day Providence
Welcome to the Good Day Providence, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Providence, Rhode Island community. If you like the Good Day Providence, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Providence.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Providence and across Rhode Island. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Providence
A free Providence community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayprovidence.com/sitemap