Good Day
Providence
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Providence Animal Control Center is seeking the owners of seven stray animals, including dogs, cats, and a rabbit, recently found in Providence, R.I. ABC 6
- ➤ A smoke shop near Brown University has removed its 'Brown' name and bear logo, previously adopted in its signage, for undisclosed reasons. Go Local Prov
- ➤ The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation distributed $247,000 in grants to 19 nonprofits in Rhode Island and Connecticut to support various community programs. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in Providence displaced 16 people and led to two hospitalizations for smoke inhalation, with the cause still under investigation. ABC 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Luigi 'Baby Shacks' Manocchio, the former boss of the New England mafia who led the organization from 1996 to 2009, has passed away at 97 in a veterans home in Bristol, R.I. The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GoLocalProv filed a complaint with the Attorney General against the University of Rhode Island for not responding to a public records request. Go Local Prov
- ➤ The Rhode Island Student Loan Association is hosting an open house to assist families with FAFSA form completion at the college planning center in Cranston. 10 WJAR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Rhode Island School of Design graduate projects, focusing on creating building materials from shell waste and purifying water with living fungal wetlands, each received £100,000 from the Terra Carta Design Lab to advance sustainable environmental solutions. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale criticizes a federal appeals court ruling permitting the reinstatement of the state's truck toll system, while Attorney General Peter Neronha supports the decision as beneficial for state infrastructure funding. Go Local Prov
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Free Hula Hoop Classes by Jessie Jewels
Participants of all ages can enjoy free hula hoop classes featuring on and off-body tricks led by local artist Jessie Jewels in a community-friendly setting.
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Experience a stunning winter wonderland featuring over 3.5 million twinkling lights at Rhode Island's annual walk-through event.
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Holiday Lights Spectacular is an annual walk-through event featuring over 3.5 million lights and festive displays across 40 acres, running from November 29 to January 4.
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Community Health Walk with Medical Experts
Walk With A Doc is a community-oriented monthly event where participants engage in a guided walk led by medical professionals to discuss health topics.
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McKinley James Live at Alchemy
McKinley James will perform live at Alchemy in Providence, offering an engaging music experience.
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Holiday Lights Spectacular is an annual walk-through event featuring over 3.5 million illuminated lights throughout Roger Williams Park Zoo.
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Experience a dazzling annual walk-through light display featuring over 3.5 million illuminated lights across 40 acres at the Roger Williams Park Zoo during the holiday season.
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Xtreme Hip Hop Fitness Class for All Ages
This free fitness class offers an engaging Xtreme Hip Hop experience suitable for participants of all ages and abilities at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music.
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Ballet RI Presents The Nutcracker
Ballet RI's enchanting production of The Nutcracker features stunning sets, unique costumes, and performances by both young dancers and resident artists, providing a magical experience for the holiday season.
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Providence College Men's Basketball vs. St. John's
This college basketball game features Providence College competing against St. John's at Dunkin'.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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