Good Day
Providence
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island invites residents to celebrate the end of 2024 with various community and economic development events, including a year-end celebration, a holiday market for small businesses, new grant opportunities, and diverse educational workshops. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire early Tuesday morning engulfed two buildings on Elmwood Avenue in Providence. Go Local Prov
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lawyers involved in the St. Joseph pension fund case have received over $13 million in fees, with the fund set to be transferred to the PBGC by 2025 after recovering $50 million. Go Local Prov
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Riazi, a JWU grad, has created the Culinary Hub of Providence, a program combining education, community engagement, and culinary innovation, based in the Providence Public Library. The Boston Globe
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will announce the finalists for the Washington Bridge westbound rebuild on Tuesday, marking one year since its closure. 10 WJAR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island inaugurates the country's first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center in Providence, offering supervised drug use and comprehensive recovery services. The Providence Journal
- ➤ A Rhode Island councilwoman, inspired by a personal tragedy, supports the opening of the state's first safe injection site after initially opposing it. The Boston Globe
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Providence College men's basketball team overcame the DePaul Blue Demons 70-63 in their first BIG EAST game of the season, featuring standout performances and delivering a remarkable overtime victory. ABC 6
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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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Goodwin Concert at Fete Music Hall
Goodwin will perform live at Fete Music Hall in Providence, Rhode Island.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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