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It’s Friday, Providence! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Classroom air-quality bill, Peking Acrobats, and Elton and Billy Joel tribute + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Your grocery bill is telling you something: Life costs ~25% more than it did in 2021, but your savings… probably aren’t keeping up. That’s the quiet math a lot of retirees are reckoning with right now. AHG’s free guide breaks down how gold & silver can help (plus how to get up to $25k in free silver). Grab your copy here.*
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📰 In the news
Classroom health gains momentum: Brown students advocated for a bill to improve air in Providence schools, which passed a state Senate committee. It would require HVAC inspections, new filters, and Health Department standards — see what’s in the bill.
Fresh style arrives in Providence: Rhode Islander Megan Pelson will open Silverline in Wayland Square at 467 Angell Street, the former F. Bianco spot, offering curated women’s clothing and gifts from Auralee and Fritz Glass — get all the details.
From classroom to kitchen spotlight: Four Warwick Area Career and Technical Center students won first place in a culinary competition with Asian Chicken Wonton Cups, now an appetizer at Tiverton’s Boat House, highlighting ProStart — read the full story.
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Auto insurance rates change all the time: Shopping around throughout the year means you’re never stuck overpaying without knowing it. I run a quick comparison every few months just to see what’s out there. Last time I did it, I cut my payment in half — this free tool makes it easy.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Sip something clever: The Eddy pairs polished, cozy vibes with a menu that moves from timeless classics to inventive seasonal mixes, plus thoughtful spirit-free pours. Slide onto a stool with a friend, relax, and let the bartenders take on the creative heavy lifting.
Find your perfect stride: At Rhode Runner, a laid-back team helps you nail the fit so miles feel easy past three. Browse HOKA, Brooks, New Balance, On, and Saucony, and get friendly, no-fuss advice for whatever you’re training for this week.
Lashes without the drama: Whether you’re after a subtle lift or full-on flutter, 1010 Studios PVD keeps it clean, comfy, and precise. Drop by for a midweek refresh and head out with that new-lashes glow you’ll pretend isn’t making you grin… but it is.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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A doctor’s been fixing snoring for 30 years: No clunky mouthpiece or loud machines, just two quick throat sprays before bed every night. It might sound too simple, but more than 3 million people use it, and a double-blind study shows 79% of patients reported positive results. *See how it works →
Skip the $200 carpet cleaning: Bringing in the pros runs around $150 to $300, and if you’ve got pet stains or set-in spots, it’s closer to the high end. Campanelli offers an 18oz aerosol that tackles the same stains for about $25. All you have to do is spray and let the foam do its thing, then vacuum it up. *Watch it in action →
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐰 Photos with the Easter Bunny @ Carousel Village | Friday (4/3) at 10:00 AM – Think the kids forgot what whimsy feels like? Carousel Village has the Easter Bunny, bring-your-own-camera photos, and, weather permitting, carousel and train rides for extra bribery. Capacity is limited, so book tickets online, then enjoy the sugar rush by proxy.
🎭 Clyde’s @ Burbage Theatre Co (Pawtucket) | Friday (4/3) at 7:30 PM – Skip dinner and hit Burbage Theatre for the RI premiere of Clyde’s, Lynn Nottage’s sharp, generous comedy directed by Jeff Church about a truck stop crew chasing redemption, purpose, and the perfect sandwich under a gloriously awful boss. Big heart, sly laughs, tickets at burbagetheatre.org.
🥕 Winter Farmers Market @ Farm Fresh Rhode Island | Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 AM – Craving fresh greens without freezing your knuckles? The indoor Winter Farmers Market is back at Sims Ave with 75-plus local farmers, bakers, and saucy sample pushers under one roof. Heads up, Kinsley is one way now, so loop in via Sims or Charlotte Hope.
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt @ Track 15 | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Bring the crew to Track 15 for an Easter egg hunt that respects short legs, with a tiny-kid zone and a full food hall scramble for the bigs. Watch for golden eggs, bring a basket, and enjoy the bar, plus crafts to delay nap time.
🐦 Spring Bird Walks @ Museum of Natural History and Planetarium | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Join spring bird walks at Roger Williams Park, chasing migrating warblers, tanagers, and other songbird divas, leaf-peeping with feathers. Meet at the Museum of Natural History, comfy shoes on, bring binoculars, all levels welcome, no pets or strollers, pre-registration preferred. Three bucks, free for members.
🌱 Seed Starting @ Rochambeau Library | Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 PM – Skip overpriced nursery runs and learn to grow your own from seed with the URI Master Gardeners at Rochambeau. It’s a friendly presentation, zero gatekeeping, plenty of practical tips. Bring your curiosity, leave with confidence, and maybe fewer leggy tomatoes this year.
🎪 Peking Acrobats @ The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center (Cranston) | Saturday (4/4) at 7:30 PM – Think your balance is decent because you navigate the grocery aisle without clipping a display? The Peking Acrobats stack chairs into a pagoda, flip, juggle, and trick-cycle to live traditional music with slick effects. Your back aches in sympathy, your jaw drops, and you grin.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Providence report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 62°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 18%
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 2 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 12%
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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