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Hello Providence! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pawtucket woman charged with DUI after I-95 stop in Providence
  • Why Providence's bid to fire a sergeant may top $1 million
  • Why did Providence just lose a major 2027 mayors' convention?

Also on today's calendar: Community Give Back Day! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny intervals; very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pawtucket Woman Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com) — Providence drivers on I-95 may have noticed police activity when a 21-year-old Pawtucket woman was stopped and charged with DUI in the city on Sept. 24. State police say she was also wanted for failing to appear in a reckless driving case, then processed, arraigned, and released to a responsible adult.
   

2. Providence's Fight to Fire Sgt. Joseph Hanley Has Cost Nearly $1 Million as City Presses Superior Court Again After Latest Ruling (centralrecorder.com) — Providence's six-year effort to fire police Sgt. Joseph Hanley has cost nearly $400,000 in outside legal fees and could expose taxpayers to almost $600,000 in back pay, with the case now back in Superior Court. City leaders, including outgoing Mayor Brett Smiley and leading mayoral candidates, are debating whether to keep pushing for termination as the financial and accountability stakes grow.
   

3. Mayor Smiley Addresses Loss of U.S. Conference of Mayors' Meeting (golocalprov.com) — Providence has lost the chance to host the 2027 U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting, which is now moving to Atlanta and taking a major tourism and prestige boost with it. Outgoing Mayor Brett Smiley explains why the organization shifted the event after his primary loss and urges the next mayor to reengage so Providence can compete for a future conference.
   

4. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo (wpri.com) — Providence families can start planning a night out at Roger Williams Park Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, which opens Friday and runs nightly through Nov. 1. Thousands of carved pumpkins, a playful pun-filled theme, and timed evening hours make this a major seasonal attraction, with advance online tickets required and different prices for weekday and weekend visits.
   

5. Providence announces winter electricity rates for the Community Electricity program (turnto10.com) — Providence has set new winter electricity supply rates for its Community Electricity program, slightly undercutting Rhode Island Energy's default rate while adding extra local renewable power. Starting with November meter reads, residents will see higher supply prices but also receive state-backed bill credits and possible low-income discounts, which officials say should keep most winter bills at or below summer levels. Residents and businesses can change plans or opt out anytime without penalties.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost kitty,
    All black, long haired. Got out last night. Her name is Elvira, she's an indoor baby and pretty skittish around new people. If you see her, please… (Nextdoor Charles)
  • Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I spotted my cat, but he's confused and I couldn't catch him.
    He's in the area of ​​the Mount Pleasant university campus, and I don't know what to do to get him back. (Nextdoor Manton)
  • Spectrum posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Providence. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in North Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Providence here.

Ok Providence! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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