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Good morning, Providence! In today’s edition: Interim U.S. attorney sworn in, Young Zee benefit show, a chunky knit blanket party, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Seasoned litigator takes charge: Charles ‘Chas’ Calenda was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island. He brings nearly 20 years of experience and will oversee federal criminal cases and civil matters — read the full story.
Holiday spirit in action: North Providence High School’s Ethan Kasht collected more than 600 toys and delivered them to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, with community donations and a big assist from Five Below — read the full story.
Longtime mall tenant departs: Banana Republic will close at Providence Place on January 22, while Garden City in Cranston stays open, a notable change for a store that opened with the mall in 1999 — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Alliance elevates cancer care: Precision Radiation Oncology Rhode Island and HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care announced a new partnership to better support people in cancer treatment. The collaboration focuses on smoother communication between care teams, easing symptoms, and compassionate support for patients and families throughout the cancer care journey in Rhode Island. See how patients benefit.
Weekend cider upgrade: When you want something drier and smarter than your usual six-pack, Sowams Cider Works presses its own apples into small-batch bottles, with no added sugar or sulfites, just clean, nuanced cider. Tastings pop up in Warren, and bottles are stocked in town at Campus Fine Wines.
Give your space a lift: When the living room feels a little ‘meh,’ Homestyle brings a modern meets vintage mix… artful decor, furniture, and design-y gifts that make it easy to swap a pillow, add a statement piece, or nail the vibe without a full overhaul.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
🍕 Community Bake Fundraiser @ Flatbread Company | Tuesday (1/6) at 5:00 PM – Nothing says civic engagement like ordering a pie at Flatbread Co in Providence and calling it activism. Grab a warm pizza, a local brew, and let $3.50 per pie slide to the Womxn Project Education Fund as the legislature clocks in. Tasty, local, low effort.
🏀 Providence College Men’s Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball @ Amica Mutual Pavilion | Wednesday (1/7) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to yell at referees in a socially acceptable way, here it is. Friars take on the Huskies for Big East bragging rights, with elbows, noise, and nostalgia aplenty. Wear black and white, hydrate, and lose your voice.
🍽 Foodies + New Friends: Charity Edition @ Restaurant of the Week | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Trade your usual where-should-we-eat debate for Cranston’s Charity Edition of Foodies + New Friends, where mingling, stellar bites, and giving back all share the table. Meet new faces, support local spots, and leave full, chatty, and smug, in the best way.
This weekend
🥕 Providence Winter Farmers Market @ Farm Fresh Rhode Island | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to restock the fridge with actual food, the indoor winter market is back, with 75+ local farmers and makers under one roof. Pro tip: Kinsley’s one-way now, so roll in via Sims, Kinsley, or Charlotte Hope via Harrison.
🎉 The Alcove Grand Opening @ The Alcove | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Big day for the old Gather RI space, now The Alcove. Swing by the grand opening open house for a ribbon cutting, curator-led gallery and library tours, Raging Grannies, cookies, hot cocoa, and a winter gear drive, park on street, not in 201 Broadway’s lot.
🧶 Chunky Knit Blanket Party @ Narragansett Beer | Sunday (1/11) at 3:00 PM – If your couch has been hinting it deserves a proper throw, this Chunky Knit Blanket Party teaches you to make one with only your hands, no needles required. Low-stress, high-snuggle, and surprisingly satisfying, like therapy that ends in a blanket you keep.
💃 Dance Workshop: Be My Galentine @ AS220 Dance | Sunday (1/11) at 5:00 PM – Need a winter warm-up that is not another space heater? Over five weeks at AS220, learn a 1960s-inspired routine to Comin’ Home Baby, all levels welcome, then snag a retro valentine and a wee video, sequins and bump-it encouraged, no recital required.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Providence report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 39°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 27%
A chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 51%
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 6 mph.
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