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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Higher Ground International distributed Thanksgiving meals at its new Providence headquarters Thursday—feeding a record 700 families with turkeys, eggs, rice, seafood, vegetables and West African staples amid rising costs. ABC 6
- ➤ Local groups are helping Rhode Island families get Thanksgiving meals next Thursday — Boys Town New England in Warwick will give out meal bags with produce, canned food and sides from noon to 1 p.m., and Higher Ground International in Providence will offer comfort foods starting at 10 a.m. at its headquarters on Ninigret Avenue. These food drives follow a government shutdown that delayed SNAP benefits and left many households in need. ABC 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Rep’s 49th 'A Christmas Carol' is playing now through Dec. 31 in the small Dowling Theater—where actors sing and use simple stage tricks to retell Dickens’ tale. Directed by Richard and Sharon Jenkins, the play also works with the Rhode Island Foundation to help the Community Food Bank. Rhode Island PBS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown University raised pay for top executives even as it cut staff and sold assets—Brown President Paxson saw her salary jump 73% to over $3 million while Vice President Dietz earned more than $3 million. IRS filings also showed five other top executives received more than $1 million each. Go Local Prov
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brown University engineers studied sodium-ion batteries and found that one-nanometer pores in hard carbon boost stability and energy density—this design could lower battery costs and lessen environmental damage compared to lithium versions. Brown University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two state agencies disagree on a proposal to ease high winter energy bills— the Public Utilities Commission wants to use surplus funds for monthly bill credits while the Division of Public Utilities argues the plan defers costs and may not be legal. Regulators met on November 19 and will reconvene on November 24 to review alternative relief measures. The Providence Journal
- ➤ The Centurion Foundation warned state regulators that discussions with Prime Healthcare undermined its financing efforts to purchase Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Providence—its proposal to lower the sale price to $116 million added urgency as safety-net services face uncertainty. State officials and lenders remain engaged as the process continues. The Boston Globe
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA reported 31 infant botulism cases tied to ByHeart formula across 15 states—one case is in Rhode Island. ByHeart recalled its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Packs and urged parents to stop use immediately and monitor infants for symptoms. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Brown University neuroscientist Frederike Petzschner is studying how body signals affect brain functions to help develop better treatments for chronic pain, anxiety and other health issues—her lab uses brain imaging and a free app to track pain and daily activities. The research aims to use this data along with machine learning to create personalized care for patients. Brown University
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Providence is inviting proposals from developers to transform the vacant Humboldt Fire Station at 155 Humboldt Ave into new housing — the building, unused since 2017, has two floors and a basement. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After beating Holy Cross 73-59 on Nov. 19 at the Ryan Center, URI women's basketball coach Tammi Reiss said her team must improve rebounding and defense if they want to compete against teams like NC State. The Rams will face NC State Sunday tip at 2 p.m. — part of a five-week schedule featuring Princeton, Saint Joseph’s, Maine, and Providence — as they aim for a signature win before exam break. The Providence Journal
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Berta Rojas Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Music Mansion — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies of Grammy-winning Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas in an intimate concert setting.
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Ornament - A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Stadium Theatre — Tickets $28-$39 — Experience a dazzling rock orchestra tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra with a holiday-themed production.
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Windborne's The Music of Pink Floyd
7-8:30 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — $30+ — Experience the fusion of rock and classical as the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and a full rock band perform Pink Floyd's iconic music.
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Farleigh Dickinson Knights at Providence Friars Basketball
7-10 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Cost info not provided — Watch the Providence Friars take on the Farleigh Dickinson Knights in an exciting NCAA basketball matchup.
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The Planet Smashers Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $22.66 — Catch this very special intimate show with none other than The Planet Smashers!!
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PVD Downcity Holiday Market (December 4-7)
This holiday season, from Thursday, December 4th, through Sunday, December 7th, Grant's Block Park and adjacent Westminster Street will transform into an enchanting outdoor marketplace for visitors and residents alike to meet, shop, drink, eat, and support local businesses. The Market will showcase a unique rotation of high-quality local and regional makers, artists, farmers, food vendors, entertainers, and more.
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Jason Ringenberg Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience the solo career of Americana legend Jason Ringenberg, frontman of Jason And The Scorchers.
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Providence College vs. URI Men's Basketball
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Check the official site for ticket pricing — Watch the exciting rivalry as the Providence Friars take on URI in NCAA Division I basketball.
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Providence Bruins vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
3:05 – 4:35 PM — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting matchup as the Bruins take on the Thunderbirds in a thrilling hockey game.
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Meghan Patrick Live
6-10 p.m. — Moonshine Alley — Limited menu available — Enjoy an intimate night of country music with CMT's Next Women of Country 2025 singing her hits.
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