Soul and R&B Lawn Concert Hits College Hill Tonight
Providence, RI · August 6, 2026
A muggy drizzle hangs over the riverfront this morning, but there is plenty to look forward to once the cloud cover breaks.
The Lead
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is launching a targeted invasive species treatment program at Worden Pond this week. Teams are deploying EPA-approved treatments to eliminate hydrilla, an aggressive aquatic weed first detected in the 1,098-acre lake in 2023. Funded through federal agricultural grants, the initiative safeguards local ecology without disrupting native fish, swimming, or boating activities.
Seasonal boat greeters stationed at the public ramp continue inspecting watercraft, noting that nearly 17 percent of departing boats carry plant fragments. Environmental officials urge all boaters to thoroughly clean hulls and trailers before entering or exiting local waters to prevent further spread across regional waterways.
Local Pulse
Federal Hill Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested Authorities apprehended two suspects in New York following a multi-year investigation into a $500,000 Federal Hill heist.
South Providence Library Hosts Mayoral Debate Three mayoral candidates gathered this week to address neighborhood safety, housing, and public school funding.
New Taqueria Opens Doors Downtown La Fe Taqueria officially opened its doors this week, serving traditional street tacos and Mexican specialties.
Today's Outlook
- High 88°F · Low 72°F — Drizzle
- Keep an umbrella handy during your morning commute as light drizzle dampens the humid air.
What's On Around Town
Awakening Flow: Outdoor Yoga 195 District Park, 7:15–8:00 AM Start your morning with a free open-air stretch along the river.
Concerts Under the Elms: Alexus Lee John Brown House Museum (52 Power St), 6:30 PM Soul and R&B grooves on the lawn with local food trucks.
New Bedford: 'The History of Sound' Screening Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (684 Purchase St), 6:00 PM Short drive for a post-film conversation with author Ben Shattuck.
Fry Farm Food Truck Night Fry Fine Foods, 5:00–8:00 PM Local food trucks, farm stand produce, and family outdoor seating.
Spotlight & Story
- Davol Square
- Built in 1880 as the Davol Rubber Company factory producing medical and household goods, this historic red-brick complex once anchored the city's industrial powerhouse. Today, the renovated brick structures house vibrant tech startups, design studios, and neighborhood dining.
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