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Good morning to you East Providence! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Step inside East Providence's 1950s time-capsule diner, Pazi's Place
  • See how East Providence volleyball fared against unbeaten North Kingstown
  • How a new program could change who teaches East Providence kids

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
  • Friday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 12 Nostalgic Food Destinations in the U.S. That Feel Like Another Decade (onlyinyourstate.com) — Pazi's Place in East Providence is spotlighted as one of the country's most nostalgic eateries, with a full 1950s diner vibe from checkered floors to poodle-skirted staff. Locals can drop in for themed dishes like Jack's Benny, Ginger Rogers omelets, Belgian waffles, and classic milkshakes, though the article notes the patio sits close to the parking lot and traffic noise.
   

2. A Super Tuesday in high school games across RI. Here's who won (newportri.com) — East Providence's girls volleyball team fell 3–0 to undefeated North Kingstown, though Townie standout Ella Grimley notched seven kills and two blocks in the loss. The roundup also highlights other high school scores and a full slate of upcoming Rhode Island games, giving East Providence fans plenty of options to follow local rivals and future opponents.
   

3. Providence keeps losing teachers. Now they want to 'grow' their own. (providencejournal.com) — East Providence schools are joining Cranston, Pawtucket and Central Falls in launching "Grow Your Own" teacher apprenticeship programs, backed by state and federal funds, to ease Rhode Island's teacher shortage. Providence's early experience shows how longtime classroom aides can become certified teachers, improving workforce stability and diversity in classrooms that look more like their students.
   

4. Rhode Island women's clubs are fading. Why they're fighting on (providencejournal.com) — Women's service clubs in Rhode Island still include an active Wampanoag club representing East Providence and volunteers tending a local veterans memorial, even as membership ages and declines. Leaders describe creative fundraisers, deep community service, and efforts to recruit younger women so these clubs can keep supporting food pantries, domestic violence prevention, and other causes across the state.
   

5. McKee Nears Rhode Island Opportunity Zone Deadline (upriseri.com) — Rhode Island is about to redraw its Opportunity Zone map, and East Providence is among the communities that could see a decade of tax-favored investment starting in 2027. Gov. Dan McKee must pick 25 of 55 eligible low-income tracts by late September, shaping where private capital, especially for real estate and business development, is most likely to flow for years to come.
   

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