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Morning Providence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which six Federal Hill Italian spots do locals quietly swear by?
  • How will a $440K boost change services in Providence's North End?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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    Found on September 5, 2026 in North Providence, RI 02911 near Fruit Hill Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder… (Nextdoor Mount Pleasant)
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🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

  • It was more than football on Friday night. Here's the scores (newportri.com)

East Providence

  • Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge (ksgf.com)
  • Classic carousels still operate in R.I., but high costs and climate change may mean end of an era (bostonglobe.com)
  • RI governor faces rematch amid turmoil over Washington Bridge (wcvb.com)

Pawtucket

  • Pawtucket plans New Veterans Park Pool with Splash Pad, Pavilion, more – and 2 New Parks (rinewstoday.com)
  • New Rhode Island FC striker delivers as playoff race heats up (providencejournal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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