Good Day
Providence
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Providence will host its 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Celebration and Illuminate PVD: Fireworks Display today at 195 District Park, where events begin at 5 p.m. with WaterFire braziers lighting the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge between 5:30 and 9 p.m., and fireworks launching at 8:30 p.m. 10 WJAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Banana Republic at Providence Place mall will close after the company notified the store, the manager said. The other store in Garden City will continue operating. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In Pawtucket, people from The Arc of Blackstone Valley Flying Shuttles performed original poetry at a monthly event celebrating creativity and inclusion. The event, organized by Sadey Fournier, offered artists with developmental disabilities a space to share their work + inspire community spirit. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Providence hosts free New Year’s Eve fireworks today with Illuminate PVD at District Park from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks, and a waterfire display — while Warwick holds a 3-to-6 p.m. event at Rocky Point Park with festive music and giveaways. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown University's interim vice president for public safety, Hugh T. Clements Jr., announced enhanced security measures that will roll out across campus starting soon and extending into Spring 2026. The plan includes increased officer presence, upgraded access control, and new technology to help rebuild trust. Brown University
- ➤ Brown University will upgrade campus security with extra cameras at the Barus and Holley engineering and physics building plus improved access systems and emergency devices; the projects will be completed by Jan. 21 under the guidance of its incoming vice president of public safety. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Brown University’s interim Vice President for Public Safety, a former Providence police chief, announced enhanced campus safety measures that include new card access systems, expanded blue light phones + security cameras, and active shooter training ahead of the spring semester starting Jan. 21. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Brown Medicine kidney doctor deported in March is appealing an October ruling at Federal Appeals Court in Boston that banned her from entering the US for five years. She, who held a valid H-1B visa and worked at Rhode Island Hospital, seeks to reverse the decision. Rhode Island PBS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Lincoln Memorial School has been converted into 26 income-restricted housing units — including a three-story addition adding nine units — that offer studios to 2-bedrooms for those earning up to 80% of the area median income. Updates include granite countertops and repurposed classrooms while preserving historic details. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Two developers converted the former Lincoln Memorial School into income-restricted apartments using a mix of renovations and new additions; the project brings affordable housing to a cherished community landmark. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The URI men’s basketball coach remains the highest-paid state worker among the top 10 earners, which include five URI employees, three corrections officers, and two state doctors. Officials said his pay aligns with Atlantic 10 trends as the men’s team holds a 9-4 record. The Boston Globe
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Musical Mondays with Teacher T
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Rochambeau Library — Free — Enjoy an engaging morning of guitar, singing, and dancing in the children's library.
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Comedy Connection — Tickets available — Enjoy the humor of Mojo Brookzz, a star on the We Them Ones Comedy Tour.
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Fight Life Pro Wrestling: Never Easy
3-6 p.m. — Lighthouse Skatepark — Snacks and drinks available — Enjoy an afternoon of live indy wrestling featuring top performers in a vibrant venue.
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Birdhouse Painting Workshop
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Knight Memorial Library — Reservations required — Create and paint your very own wooden birdhouse in this hands-on workshop.
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Read More, Learn More!
2:30–5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic of storytelling with engaging sessions led by Ms. Carol.
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Read More, Learn More!
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — A delightful reading series designed to unlock the magic of stories with Ms. Carol.
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Alex Cohen Acoustic Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations highly encouraged — Enjoy an eclectic acoustic mix of classics and originals from the ’50s to today.
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Providence Friars vs. Creighton Bluejays Basketball Game
6:30-8 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting NCAA basketball matchup featuring the Providence Friars taking on the Creighton Bluejays.
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Aurora Lake Painting Session
2-4:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying a drink with friends.
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Starlit Bottle Lamp Workshop
1-3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Create your own bottle lamp while enjoying a drink in a relaxed studio setting.
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Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
~ Banksy
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