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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, AnnMarie C.!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Providence School Board Weighs Renaming Policy (upriseri.com) — Providence School Board members are preparing a new, stand‑alone school renaming policy after residents urged them to honor late community leader Jorge Cardinas at their August 19 meeting. The discussion ties into a roughly $1 billion facilities plan that will rebuild or replace city schools by 2030, meaning future school names and community input will matter more than ever for Providence families.
2. What's Happening: Hope Street Farmers Market (wpri.com) — Every Saturday morning, you can stock up on fresh produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, and baked goods at the Hope Street Farmers Market in Lippitt Park in Providence. Run by local farmers and food artisans, the market operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and showcases some of Rhode Island's best locally grown and made foods right in the city.
3. One of Providence's Premier Italian Restaurants Is Being Sold (golocalprov.com) — A well-known Italian spot, Maria's Cucina on Broadway in Providence, is being sold after seven years under owner Chris Spertini's family. The beloved restaurant, popular with local politicians and business leaders, will change hands as the family moves on, thanking loyal staff and customers for years of celebrations and community connections.
4. See the architectural styles that got their start in Rhode Island (providencejournal.com) — Providence readers can spot a rare "lightning splitter" house right on Transit Street, alongside other uniquely Rhode Island-born architectural styles. From stone-ender homes in Lincoln to historic Quonset huts in Davisville, the piece highlights how several distinctive building types originated here and where you can still see them today.
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