Good Day
Providence
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Providence police are investigating a break-in at two local businesses, with damages including a smashed front door and broken window. ABC 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Askew Bar & Lounge in Providence will close on Dec. 1, marking another setback for the local music scene; its operations and employees will shift to the sister venue, Alchemy. The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School leaders and officials, including the Education Commissioner and Mayor, will break ground on the new Mary Fogarty Pre-K to 8 Campus on Oxford Street in Providence, marking a continuation of the district's initiative to upgrade its schools. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Community groups in Providence rally for more public school funding amid a $10.9 million district deficit, alongside calls for an independent audit. ABC 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent University of New Hampshire poll shows growing opposition among Rhode Island voters to holding a constitutional convention, with 47% now against it compared to 28% in September. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Rhode Island election results will begin to be posted shortly after polls close at 8 p.m., with improvements in vote counting promising earlier preliminary results. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation secures over $20 million in federal funding for upgrades to the highly utilized Providence Amtrak Station. ABC 6
- ➤ Rhode Island's final day for early voting sees high turnout before the General Election, with over 187,412 votes cast. 10 WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team claimed a 68-45 victory over Stonehill, showcasing a strong defense and effective new player contributions. The Providence Journal
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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