A summer-long overhaul of the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence is nearing completion, and Governor Dan McKee led reporters on a tour to highlight technology upgrades, 400 additional seats and a new roof on the arena popularly known as “The AMP”.
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AMP arena nearing completion of near- $20 million upgrade
RI bank charged with redlining agrees to $9 million settlement
The federal government has settled redlining charges with the oldest community bank in the nation, saying Washington Trust Company will pay $9 million to resolve charges that “it engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Rhode Island.”
Once defaced, Christopher Columbus statue finds a new home
By Steve Klamkin WPRO News A statue of Christopher Columbus that became the subject of contention in Providence has a new home on an island in Johnston, where surveillance cameras will be used to protect it from vandalism. Cleaned of the red paint that covered the statue twice in recent years, the statue was hoisted…
Mayor expects after-school tensions in Kennedy Plaza will ease
Providence is taking steps to curb the after-school fighting at the Kennedy Plaza bus terminal earlier this week, while Mayor Brett Smiley expects “some of the pent-up energy from the summer” will ease as the school year continues.
In a first, Massachusetts to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies
Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Thursday that she says will make Massachusetts the first state to ban the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies.
Arts + Lifestyle
Hello, Gorgeous: National Tour of Funny Girl is a Beautiful Thing
By Kimberly Rau The national tour of the revival of “Funny Girl” kicked off in Providence this week, and while you may read this after the show has left Rhode Island, just know that if you have the chance to see it anywhere else along the way, you should. Fanny Brice is an aspiring star…
Topdog/Underdog a Strong Opener at Gamm
By Kimberly Rau Gamm opened its 2023-24 season with Topdog/Underdog, setting the bar very high for the rest of the year with Suzan-Lori Parks’ powerful two-man show. Directed by Cliff Odle, Topdog/Underdog is every age-old myth of brother turned against brother, bluntly set before the audience in a contemporary age. Ancient Egypt/Rome/Land of Nod becomes…
City details a weekend filled with PVDFest activities
The arts, culture and food festival PVDFest makes a return to Providence this weekend, with three days of activities at new dates and in a new location.
“Jersey Boys” Wraps Summer Season at TBTS
“Jersey Boys” runs through Sept. 10, 2023, at Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at theatrebythesea.com or by calling 401.782.8587. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals announce 2024 dates
With the sounds of the 2023 Newport Jazz Festival still echoing from the walls of Newport’s Fort Adams, the producers on Wednesday announced the dates for the 2024 Jazz and Folk Festivals.
