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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, local cultural events offer varied experiences—a Bach Marathon at Brown ended early this morning, a world premiere play runs at the Museum of Work & Culture, and Rhode Island’s largest Armenian food festival is set for today and Sunday. Next, the Silkroad Ensemble will perform American Railroad at The Vets on Nov 9, bringing together diverse musical traditions to honor the legacy of the American railroad. Rhode Island PBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Education is awarding $6.5 million in grants to 23 districts — including Providence Public Schools — to boost literacy through the RI Reads program. The funding, part of a five-year federal initiative, will support teacher training, literacy screenings and other supports aimed at raising proficiency for third and eighth graders by the end of the 2027 school year. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chief Judge Stacey Jernigan approved motions Friday morning to keep the two CharterCARE hospitals open for 60 days—giving Rhode Island time to secure a deal with Centurion or Prime Healthcare. Attorney General Peter Neronha said he and Speaker Joe Shekarchi are working quickly to find a responsible buyer. Go Local Prov
- ➤ Flight cancellations occurred at T.F. Green International Airport on Nov. 7 after a nationwide FAA mandate led airlines to reduce service due to a government shutdown that required air traffic controllers to work without pay. Officials advised affected passengers to check with their carriers for updates — flights by American, United and Southwest were among those cut — as the situation remains fluid. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Federal flight restrictions began Friday to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers, but T.F. Green International Airport was spared and remains under review. Airport officials are working with every airline (Allegiant, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United) to gauge local impacts as each carrier will decide its own operations. Rhode Island PBS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Retailers and restaurants now offer take-home Thanksgiving dinner kits with ready-made meals available from major chains and online options—providing a simple alternative to cooking for the holiday. Providence residents should order soon as these kits may sell out before Thanksgiving on November 27. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Woonsocket’s Villa Novans volleyball team swept Hope with scores of 25-22, 25-18, and 25-19 as coach Ruth Plante guided them back to the Division IV title game for the first time since spring 2021— the team will face Toll Gate on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Rhode Island College. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island high school football quarterfinal rounds ended Friday with results in Divisions I, II, III, and IV — a Division III game between Cranston East and Mt. Hope will be played today at Kickemuit Middle School at 2:30 p.m. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The Providence Journal sports team from 75 Fountain St. released its weekly high school football quarterfinal picks with experts—Jacob Rousseau, Eric Rueb, Bill Koch, and Bill Corey—selecting winners for each division matchup while also tracking season standings. The Providence Journal
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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.
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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.
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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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Hartford Wolf Pack at Providence Bruins
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Tickets available — Experience an exciting AHL matchup with the Hartford Wolf Pack facing off against the Providence Bruins.
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Mamma Mia!
7-10 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joyful energy of ABBA's music in this beloved musical classic.
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James Montgomery Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of James Montgomery, a legendary figure in the music scene.
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17th Annual Providence Fall Home Show
November 15-16 — Rhode Island Convention Center — Admission fee varies — Explore the latest in home design, renovations, and décor at Rhode Island’s premier home expo.
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Laval Rocket vs Providence Bruins
3:00-4:35 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Streaming options available — Catch the Laval Rocket take on the Providence Bruins with live broadcasts and replays.
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Arts and Crafts at Capitol Ridge
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Capitol Ridge at Providence — Free entry — Create monthly crafts alongside the residents of Capitol Ridge.
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Alaska Anchorage Seawolves at Brown Bears Men's Hockey
7-8:30 p.m. — Meehan Auditorium — VIP tickets available — Experience college hockey action with VIP packages for an unforgettable night.
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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