Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
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🎭 Culture
An article details five unique buildings in Providence and explains the history behind their designs.
It shows why each building stands out and shares facts about their special styles.
Levi Lionel Leland offered a tour of Poe's Providence to Journal readers.
📰 Economy
Union painter Orimartin Lima completed offshore wind safety training to work on the 700-megawatt Revolution Wind project but now faces layoffs after a federal stop-work order paused work, leaving 24 union painters without assignments.
Rescheduled painting work is set for next year — legal challenges in federal court and shifting project plans have left local laborers unsure about their future jobs.
🎓 Education
La Salle Academy's Board of Trustees announced Tuesday, October 28, that Donald J.
Kavanagh will continue as president with a three year term ending June 30 and that he is the first official lay president in the school's 154 year history—approved by the Brothers of the Christian Schools’ District of Eastern North America.
The R/V Endeavor retired last month from URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus after 49 years of ocean research—more than 8,000 scientists used it to study the Gulf Stream and changeable weather.
A new research vessel, the Narragansett Dawn, is set to arrive in 2027 with updated technology to continue these missions.
Smithfield School Committee Chairman Richard Iannitelli said staff completed an investigation into a report of antisemitic hazing by high school football players and that the superintendent handled the disciplinary appeal.
The committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 + review district policy compliance while state leaders call for a thorough investigation.
🏛️ Government
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will hold a 12:45 p.m. press conference today at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to announce a plan to support more than 140,000 residents at risk of losing SNAP benefits when federal funds stop rolling out on Nov 1.
One in eight Rhode Islanders, including 46,000 children who rely on SNAP for $29 million a month, faces uncertainty, and critics—such as McKee’s primary opponent—urge the state to tap its rainy day fund to mitigate the shortfall.
🏈 Sports
Eiley Simmons scored a penalty kick that gave the Chariho Chargers a 2-0 halftime lead over Cranston West, and the team posted a 3-0 win against the Falcons in the Division I preliminary round.
Voting in the championship round of the best high school football concession stand poll remains open until Nov.
6 at 11:59 p.m.—voters may only cast ballots online as Middletown and La Salle compete after final results showed Middletown defeating Scituate with 59% and La Salle beating Cranston West with 54%. The winner will be decided before the football playoffs begin.
Rhode Island college basketball fans can vote on how to rank local Division I men's and women's teams ahead of the season tipoff on Nov.
3, with experts predicting ranks from No. 3 for Bryant women to No. 12 for Rhode Island men + Providence teams at No. 4 in both conferences. Voters can cast their opinions online until Monday, Nov. 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Brown women’s basketball team is ready for the new season and aims to challenge Ivy Madness.
Transfers Charlotte Climenhage and Monet Witherspoon joined the team to add depth for their opener on Nov. 7 at Belmont — a move that the coach said reflects a careful recruiting process.
🎉 Providence Events
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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.
The Mallett Brothers Band Live
8-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $28.33 — Enjoy a night of Americana and rock with the dedicated Mallett Brothers Band from Maine.
LØLØ YOU TOUR ME ON
7-9:30 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — $20-$95 — Experience a night of music with LØLØ and special guest Alex Porat, including VIP packages for an exclusive experience.
Customer Service Live Music Event
8-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $15 — Dance the night away at a nostalgic slow dance event with Corvus.
Relax with RICBA
4-5 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Enjoy cozy reading sessions of the Rhode Island Children's Book Awards nominees on bean bags.
Penn Quakers vs. Providence College Friars Men's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting NCAA Division I basketball clash between the Quakers and Friars.
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