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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gloria Gemma's Flames of Hope celebration finished this weekend with a 5K along streets near the State House—teams raised funds for breast cancer research and held a high heel 50-yard dash at Station Park. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Steven Simoneau, a North Providence dad known for his viral homemade Halloween displays, is asking residents to vote for his Beetlejuice exhibit in the Face Of Halloween contest today at his home on 32 Benjamin Drive—his past displays featured Stranger Things and life-sized animatronic replicas from Five Nights at Freddy’s. The winner will receive $13,000, a Rue Morgue magazine feature, and meetings with Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew Lillard, and Kane Hodder. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence mayoral candidate Rep. David Morales made his pitch for rent stabilization—he said he will propose policies to limit rent hikes if elected mayor. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Providence City Council is planning a rent control ordinance as rising rents spark debate among tenants and landlords — Council President Rachel Miller said the plan may limit yearly increases to 4 percent or tie them to inflation while exempting new construction. Mayor Brett Smiley opposes the idea and believes that building more housing will ease the problem, making it a key issue in the upcoming mayoral race. The Boston Globe
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On October 5th, 80-degree temperatures brought a rare summer feel to fall events, drawing families to Salisbury Farm in Johnston for pumpkin picking and to local beaches for a day in the sun—mixing autumn traditions with unexpected warmth. 10 WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island FC rallied for a 3–1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at Centreville Bank Stadium—goalkeeper Koke Vegas blocked a key breakaway despite an injury—and took the lead over Indy Eleven for a playoff spot. The team will host Tampa Bay next Saturday in their regular season home game. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Tennis star Amalia Oganesian won the RIIL Girls Tennis Championship at Slater Park on Sunday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Alexa Clark, making her the first local singles champion from Shea High in six decades—her victory marks a historic moment in Pawtucket. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Khano Smith spoke with media after RIFC won against Las Vegas—he gave a brief reaction to the team’s victory. The Providence Journal
- ➤ South Kingstown’s Molly Clark and Tessa O’Sullivan won the RIIL Girls Tennis Doubles Championship with a 6—3, 6—1 victory at Slater Park on Sunday. Their win boosts team hopes as they prepare for five more Division I matches soon. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Law enforcement and first responders in Warwick tested their strength and teamwork on Sunday at a Special Olympics Rhode Island event—a Heroes Pull challenge where teams pulled a fire truck, police vehicle and tractor-trailer down a 40-foot track—raising funds to support the athletes. 10 WJAR
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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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