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Hello Providence! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A food and wine festival, a $68.5M office buy, and gold and silver’s hot streak + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
A deeper pour this year: Providence Culinary Collective and Wine X returns later this month on March 26 and 29, from a Vintners Dinner by Derek Wagner to a Grand Tasting with forty-five wine producers — get all the details.
Office move signals momentum: FM Global bought the 10 Memorial Blvd office building in Providence for $68.5 million and plans to occupy part of it as the insurer expands along the East Coast — get all the deal details.
Spotlight on a local changemaker: Downtown Providence Parks Network has appointed Suzanne Ellis Wernevi executive director starting in 2026. The Luna & Stella founder comes from Blue Dot Motorworks, known for commitment to public spaces — read about her background and role.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas night, sorted: Lean into midweek plans at Palo, an Andalucía-inspired tapas spot where a few small plates turn into a long, happy catch-up. It’s intimate without trying too hard, ideal for a glass of something and bites that remind you why you love this city.
Tune-up time, PVD: Commuter rig feeling creaky? Providence Bicycle brings friendly wrenching, bright lights, sturdy locks, comfy helmets, and a smart lineup of everyday bikes, including e-bikes, to keep you rolling without drama. It’s prime time for pre-spring maintenance as miles start stacking.
Indie night, anyone?: Avon Cinema, a Providence Art Deco standby, screens thoughtful first-runs, smart retros, and community picks that remind you why sharing the dark with strangers is magic. Oscar-nominated shorts roll through this week, a tidy reason for your streaming queue to feel a twinge.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🐟 Read to Win & Fin @ Pawtucket Public Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:15 PM – This sweet little literacy boost pairs your kid with Winston and Finley, therapy dogs who judge only by treat quality. Reserve a 15-minute one-on-one reading slot by calling 401-725-3714 x209, emailing [email protected], or swinging by the Children’s Desk. No red pens, just tail wags.
🎣 Quantum Road Tour @ Rhode Island Convention Center | Friday (3/6) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve retied every knot twice this winter or just want to ogle new gear, Quantum hits the Northeast’s biggest saltwater show in Providence. Find them at booths 610, 611, 530, and 531 for demos, salty shop talk, and limited perks, shirts and pliers.
🍁 Sugar Bush Care Day @ Woonasquatucket River Greenway | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Roll up your sleeves and help WRWC care for Providence’s maple woods, pulling invasives, planting natives, and learning some urban ecology along the way. Family-friendly, low strain, bilingual leaders, refreshments, crafts, and a short walk from parking, though the restroom is a tad farther.
☘ Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Parade @ Downtown Pawtucket | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Parade season calls for lawn chairs, thermoses, and just enough green to keep your aunt happy. Pawtucket’s 44th St. Patrick’s Parade brings bagpipes, step dancers, and familiar faces you only see curbside once a year. Stake your spot early, then let the nostalgia roll.
🏆 Spring Members Exhibition Opening and Awards Ceremony @ Providence Art Club | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Kick off spring at the Providence Art Club with a free opening reception, awards, and more art than your living room walls can handle. Over 150 works across three galleries, artists chatting, light bites, and $5,000 in prizes judged by Paul Michael.
🦆 Winter Duck Walk @ Blackstone Field | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Bundle up and meet Dan Berard at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club, for a winter duck walk along the river, spotting loons, raptors, grebes, and whatever the cold blows in. RSVP recommended, bring binoculars, and pretend the pace is for science.
⛳ T1D Community Event @ Topgolf | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Whether you can barely swing or you’re the bay champ, this Topgolf meet-up brings together Rhode Island’s T1D community for easy swings, real conversation, and zero judgment. Bring the family, trade lived wisdom, cheer the kids, and call it exercise, socializing, and therapy.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Providence report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 46°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 1%
Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 60%
Patchy fog before 7am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Completely new 2-bed, 1.5-bath condo in a mixed-use building in Upper South Providence, featuring an open layout and picture windows framing city views. The kitchen offers stainless appliances, quartz counters, and an island. Two bedrooms include cable hookups and separate thermostats. Extras include combo washer/dryer, elevator, parking, storage shed, and an alarm system, near Rhode Island Hospital, I-95, and downtown.
Take a peek inside →
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