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🌱 Patch AM: How will Johnston’s new bus routes and student cards change your mornings?
Coming up: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Johnston Patch calendar
Cheers Johnston! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Johnston's new bus routes and student cards change your mornings?
Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Johnston redesigns school bus routes, will distribute student cards (wpri.com) — Johnston families will see completely redesigned school bus routes starting Monday morning, including separate routes for Johnston and Windsor Hill elementary schools to cut congestion and delays. Three extra buses, new RFID student cards, and improved Zum app tracking aim to shorten rides, reduce overcrowding, and give parents clearer information after a rocky first week of school. 
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Library closed
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library 1 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm - Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summer Shellabration
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
9:30 am - Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
11:00 am - Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
9:00 am - Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! →
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
9:00 am - Partner Peace Walks
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
12:00 pm - Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Carousel Village
5:00 pm - Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
6:30 pm - Movies in the Park: Groovin' Summer Movies
Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
7:15 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TD Bank, N.A. posted a job opening for Retail Banker I (US) - Johnston, RI in Johnston. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Aug. 29 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com)
- RI public schools are beginning classes. See districts' start dates. (providencejournal.com)
Cranston
- Beyond Wrestling 8/28/2026 Americanrana '26 Results (pwponderings.com)
- RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Aug. 29, 2026 (newportri.com)
- Sara Evans Announces 2026 Holiday Road Tour (rttnews.com)
Providence
- Best places to experience America250 before it's too late (thetimes-tribune.com)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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