Good morning, Providence.

Without stable housing, survivors forced to leave abusive situations are often stuck on long waiting lists for affordable apartments—keeping them at risk of returning to unsafe conditions.

Vanessa Volz, CEO of Sojourner House, said that funding cuts and a shortage of survivor-specific units add to the crisis faced by many in Rhode Island.

A Middletown couple—Thomas and Agatha Perkins—died from injuries in a Dartmouth highway plane crash on October 13 and were laid to rest Wednesday morning at O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home in Newport with a private burial; the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB near exit 19 on I-195.

Apple Cinemas will begin operating the theater at Providence Place mall on November 1—after a Providence County Superior Court judge approved a lease change requested by receiver Mark Russo, who ended Showcase Cinemas’ lease.

The new arrangement is expected to bring fresh energy to the mall amid its ongoing receivership.

Rhode Island’s ISCO Spirits in Providence, which makes gin with local ingredients, ranked seventh in USA TODAY’s best craft gin awards and now welcomes guests at its tasting room near downtown—open during set hours.

Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich will sign her new cookbook at Dave's Fresh Marketplace in East Greenwich on Oct.

25 during Local Tasting Weekend. She will also be honored with a Lifetime Achievement award from the Rhode Island Italian-American Hall of Fame on Nov. 15 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston — net proceeds help fund the scholarship program.

Rhode Island Comic Con will take place Nov.

7-9 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion—official panels include shows like Cobra Kai and Psych plus a Rainn Wilson book reading while last-minute guest cancellations may alter the schedule.

Rhode Island College is proposing voluntary retirement buyouts for up to 101 employees to save funds and reallocate resources, offering a one-time payment of 60 percent of their salary with a minimum of $20,000 (employees must have a combined age and service total of at least 80 and have served 10 years). The state council on Postsecondary Education will review the proposal at 5:30 p.m. today and the program will generate savings starting in fiscal year 2027.

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its plan to remove about 20 buoys in local waters on Oct.

21 after receiving over 3,200 comments from mariners and harbor officials—local boaters expressed concerns that small vessels might be at risk if electronic systems fail. The agency said it will conduct further analysis and make no changes to navigational aids until safety issues are resolved.

Heather Abbott—a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing—turned her painful experience into hope by launching a foundation that gives prosthetic devices to amputees; her program has helped many, including Amanda Kowalski of Warwick, regain mobility with a new prosthetic leg.

Women and Infants Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to launch its new Mobile Community Health Clinic.

The van, launched earlier in October, provides postpartum screenings, contraceptives and other services—strengthening local health support.

Mill's Tavern in Providence now offers a tasting menu for $88.95 that features six courses with dishes like duck charcuterie, salmon crudo, and risotto with truffle.

A four-course wine pairing is available for $35—service runs Sunday through Thursday with valet parking on North Main Street.

The Ponaganset girls soccer team kept their playoff hopes alive with an 8-1 win over North Smithfield on Tuesday, a victory that brought renewed energy to a season marked by close losses.

The Chieftains, now 4-9-2, played Scituate on Wednesday and will finish their season at home Friday—focusing on fun even as the chance for playoffs remains slim.

The RIIL girls tennis playoffs article detailed scores and schedules from earlier rounds with teams like Moses Brown and Cranston West winning key matches on October 20 and 21, and set today's Division I quarterfinals at 4 p.m. featuring matchups between Moses Brown & North Kingstown and East Greenwich vs. South Kingstown while Division II and III games advance winners to later rounds.

DJ Joe Concert

7-11 p.m. — Mangos Restaurant — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of Latin beats with DJ Joe spinning Sonido Único.

Providence Skelly Run

8:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Providence, Rhode Island — Tickets on sale now — Experience a spooky fun run featuring Halloween-themed festivities and an exciting after-party.

Love In Bloom Art Session

1:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a vibrant, relaxing art class with friends.

Ghastly Owl Painting Night

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a fun, relaxed painting session with friends.

Comedian Bob Marley

Date range: Oct 29 - Nov 2 — Comedy Connection — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy a series of performances from this Maine-born comic known for his engaging storytelling and humor.

Sean Tobin Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — Admission details not specified — Experience the captivating blend of folk and rock from New Jersey's own Sean Tobin.

Halloween Havoc Costume Contest

7-11:59 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — $20 — Enjoy a spooky night with costume contests, games, and raffles at this Halloween bash.

CJ Clementine Live Music Night

9 PM - 1 AM — Platinum City Gaming — Check local listings — Enjoy an exciting blend of live music and gaming entertainment.

Charlotte Checkers vs. Providence Bruins

3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Watch the action live on FloHockey as the Checkers face off against the Bruins.

Kismet Improv's Thursday Night Vibes

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Kismet Improv — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of improv, sketch, and standup comedy featuring local talent.