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Hi there, Providence! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Providence's new renaming rules reshape your neighborhood school?
  • What you'll find at this week's Hope Street Farmers Market
  • Why a beloved Broadway Italian favorite is changing hands now

Also on today's calendar: Paint Your Pet Glass Art - Painting Class and 7 more events.

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Hi neighbors, I have friends that would like to dispose of an older oven that currently sits on their front porch, free of charge to anyone who would like to either appreciate it, or scrap it.
    It actually still worked up until they placed it on the porch so entirely your call, reach out with any and all inquiries, thanks so much. (Nextdoor Hope Village)
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  • US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Providence here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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