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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island will host folk music and art events this weekend, with Folk at the Farm in Warren on Oct.5 from 1 to 5 p.m. + a screening at the RISD Museum on Oct.5, while Oktoberfest at Narragansett Brewery runs from Oct.3 to 5 and the Nine Central Film Festival in Newport concluded on Oct.4 + featuring local short films. Rhode Island PBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown University Associate Professor Wang Lu draws on her early life in Xi’an and international experiences to create compositions that connect people and capture diverse soundscapes—she also teaches music and composition while mentoring students to express themselves creatively. Brown University
- ➤ Rhode Island students showed modest improvement on the RICAS as 31.4% reached math proficiency—up from 30.1% last year—even though English scores improved only to 33.7% and remain below pre-pandemic levels; the gap with Massachusetts narrowed to about 9 points in math and 8 in English, officials said. Rhode Island PBS
- ➤ Providence College celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Ladies Volleyball team win against the Big East when all 12 players met for a presentation at 5:00 p.m. Friday — the school honored their historic victory. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island began charging a 7% sales tax on off-street parking at short-term lots and garages on Oct. 1, adding extra cost to parking rates and collecting about $3.2 million yearly. The tax applies to event parking—beach, overnight for hotel guests, and airport parking—while on-street metered parking remains untaxed. The Providence Journal
- ➤ On October 2, the Providence City Council approved a $25 million plan to purchase the WaterFire Arts Center and the Doorley Municipal Building to end a costly lease—saving at least $1.4 million in rental payments through 2036 and financing the buy with bonds issued by the Public Building Authority while leasing back the WaterFire center to its arts group. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Valarie Lawson announced plans to hold a third oversight hearing on the failed Washington Bridge in November while disputing Governor McKee’s claim that RIDOT employees cannot answer questions because of ongoing litigation — Attorney General Neronha supports placing witnesses under oath for full accountability. Go Local Prov
- ➤ Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Friday that he will step away from politics at the end of his term in 2026—he made the decision after family discussions and years of service. He thanked Rhode Islanders for their support during his time in office. ABC 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A bat found on Humboldt Avenue near Gladys Potter Park tested positive for rabies on Oct. 1 — health officials advise anyone who may have come in contact to call the Department of Health. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ La Salle won a tight football game against Hendricken in overtime on Friday night—Antonio Bearden’s game-changing touchdown catch and Quincy Marino’s extra point sealed the 21-20 victory, ending a long drought against the Hawks since 2012. Key players in the state battled hard through four intense quarters as both teams aimed for a season boost. The Providence Journal
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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.
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Rhode Island International Film Festival
8-10 p.m. — 195 District Park — Tickets available — Celebrate diverse global storytelling with Oscar-qualifying films from over 60 countries.
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Golden Reflection Painting Night
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity while sipping and painting at this relaxing studio session.
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Collecting Modern Furniture: A Panel Conversation
5-6:30 p.m. — Providence Preservation Society — $15 Students / $30 PPS Members / $35 General — Explore insights on collecting modern design from experts in a guided discussion.
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Rhode Island International Film Festival
8-10 p.m. — 195 District Park — Entry Fee to be Confirmed — Experience global cinema with films from over 60 countries at this prestigious festival.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Rodia Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Uptown Theater — Ticket information available — Enjoy an evening of sharp and relatable humor from Italian-American comedian Anthony Rodia.
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