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Good morning Providence! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Providence's new school working group actually do?
  • Two Providence men face federal fraud and identity theft charges
  • When the Walk to End Alzheimer's arrives in Providence this month

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Providence Council Backs PPSD Working Group Amid Turmoil (upriseri.com) — Providence city councilors have approved a new working group to improve coordination with the Providence Public School District amid leadership resignations and school board turmoil. The group will meet this fall and transition to a more formal structure in January, aiming to stabilize local schools while councilors debate how far their oversight should go.
   

2. Man arrested on federal fraud charges in Providence (newsbreak.com) — Federal authorities arrested two Providence men on Friday morning on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, with both taken to the Providence federal courthouse. The arrests, carried out by the Violent Fugitive Task Force on Homeland Security warrants, underscore an ongoing federal focus on fraud cases tied to city residents.
   

3. Alzheimer's Association to hold fundraising walk in Westerly (thewesterlysun.com) — Providence residents can join the Walk to End Alzheimer's when it comes to the city on Oct. 18, part of five Rhode Island walks raising funds and awareness. Organizers highlight support services, a 24/7 helpline, and a colorful Promise Garden ceremony honoring those living with dementia, caregivers, and loved ones lost to the disease.
   

4. Brown announces two new spaces devoted to public safety in Providence (turnto10.com) — Brown University is expanding its public safety presence in Providence, creating a new primary hub on Elm Street in the Jewelry District and converting the former Bagel Gourmet space on Meeting Street into a walk-in safety center. The university says the changes, coming online between summer 2026 and spring 2027, are meant to put officers closer to campus life after a deadly on-campus shooting.
   

5. Take a Look: Here's what Providence's Late Night Madness looked like (providencejournal.com) — Providence College packed The AMP for its Late Night Madness, where students, athletes, and fans kicked off the upcoming basketball and hockey seasons with performances and a full concert by Kelly Clarkson. From cheer and dance routines to coaches hyping the crowd, the event turned downtown Providence into a high-energy celebration of Friars sports.
   

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  • [SHE IS HOME NOW] Has anyone seen her around chalkstone/manton ave area or even further away.
    She runs fast ! She escaped earlier today. Her name is Lola if you catch her please hold her and reach out to me she is very friendly!! (Nextdoor Mount Pleasant)
  • My dad and I are moving and have a ton of stuff we'd like to donate or sell.
    (Mostly clothes, collectibles, etc). Please comment or message me if there's anything you're in need of and I'll see what we can help with. Thanks!! (Nextdoor Hope Village)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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