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Hey Providence, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Grown Up Book Fair, Ciao Ciao opening, and gold and silver are heating up + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Providence protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Reliability on the front lines: After a 24-hour pause for mechanical repairs, Providence Canteen’s trucks are back on the road, supporting first responders across New England with help from volunteers and community partners — read the full story.
Honoring excellence in medicine: Brown surgery professor Phil Rizzuto has been named PBN’s 2026 Health Care Heroes Career Achiever and will be recognized April 2 at the Providence Marriott Downtown — read the full story.
A decade in the making: From Federal Hill to Hope Street, Providence restaurant veteran Adam Stabile will open Ciao Ciao this spring, aiming for an easygoing Italian spot where neighbors linger over drinks and bites — learn about his inspiration.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy carb night: Massimo Ristorante keeps weeknights lively with pastas that truly hit the spot… think fettuccine alla bolognese, ricotta ravioli, and bubbling gnocchi al forno. When comfort needs a glow-up, slide into a seat, sip something easy, and let the sauce handle the pep talk.
Time-travel your wardrobe: The Vault Collective curates a rotating mix of era-spanning pieces from local sellers: worn-in denim, silky slips, and the occasional “how did this survive?” gem. Refresh your look sustainably, minus the thrift-store overwhelm, and let nostalgia meet now.
Chill, then glow: Sore muscles or Sunday scaries creeping in? At The Plunge Experience, cold plunges, infrared sauna, red light, and compression therapy take them down fast. Reset, then float out feeling lighter, calmer, and yes, ready in all caps.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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🕺 Beginner Line Dance Party @ Cool Pickle Restaurant & Bar | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:00 PM – Slide into The Cool Pickle on Tuesday nights for a beginner line dance party with some cardio, plenty of laughs. Melissa teaches one easy lesson, then plays friendly requests. It’s free, and even two left feet still make the line, low stress, high smiles.
🌱 Tierra Futura: Boricua Land Futures @ WaterFire Arts Center | Thursday (3/5) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been craving art that talks back to the ancestors, hit WaterFire Arts Center for a Boricua futurity showcase curated by Shey Rivera RĂos. Land, memory, queer joy, and ritual take the lead, with free admission and late Thursdays. Your inbox can wait.
🥕 Pawtucket Farmers Market @ Jordan’s Jungle, 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02860 | Friday (3/6) at 4:30 PM – Skip the dreary grocery run and hit the Pawtucket Farmers Market on Fridays, indoors at Jordan’s Jungle among the fiddle-leaf figs. Seasonal treats, local vendors, WIC, SNAP, and Bonus Bucks, free admission and parking, bring the kids, the dog, and your patience.
🧱 Sensory Friendly Lego Club @ Pawtucket Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Got a kid who builds empires out of couch cushions? This sensory-friendly LEGO Club is a free, drop-in spot for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory needs, and families. They supply LEGO, Mega Bloks, and Duplos, you bring imagination and the don’t-step-on-that shuffle.
🎤 Tower Hill Live! @ Badger’s PUB | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 PM – Live music at Badger’s Pub never hurts, and Tower Hill makes their first visit, so let’s give them a welcome. No cover, solid pours, and the kitchen runs till 11, which means dinner isn’t just a bag of chips. Cash bar, ATM inside.
📚 Grown Up Book Fair! @ The Guild | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve ever wished the school book fair came with beer, your moment has arrived. Browse a curated spread of books and gifts from An Unlikely Story, sip Guild brews, snag bites, and enter giveaways. Free to wander in, no RSVP, grown-ups get recess.
🏆 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.
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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đź“» Providence report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 39°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 100%
A chance of snow between 11am and 1pm, then snow and sleet likely between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of sleet and rain and snow between 3pm and 5pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy. High near 39, with temperatures falling to around 33 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
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.
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