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Also on today's calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Doris M.!
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 6 Underrated Italian Restaurants In Providence's Federal Hill, Rhode Island That Locals Recommend (takingthekids.com) — If you're hungry in Providence, this guide spotlights six locally loved, often overlooked Italian spots around Federal Hill, complete with specific addresses and what makes each special. From handmade pasta on Atwells Avenue to historic club dining on Broadway, it's packed with practical tips on when to go, what to order, and how to turn dinner into a full neighborhood evening.
• DaVinci Center receives $440K federal award for community health, food programming (pbn.com) — Providence's DaVinci Center in the North End just secured $440,000 in federal funding to bolster its food pantry, housing support, health access, bilingual services, and workforce programs. Backed by Sen. Jack Reed, the grant arrives as other federal assistance shrinks, helping the long-standing nonprofit continue health screenings, ESL classes, youth programs, and senior services for local residents.
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