Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current, the newsletter that’s like finding a perfectly ripe avocado right when you need it for guacamole.

What to expect in today’s Current:

• LABOR DAY PSA❗️

•  🍋 Mr. Lemon Place

• Today’s Cafe Review ☕️

Let’s get to it.

— Oscar Punchak

Coastal Cafe Chronicles

 Where I Tried: Rise 'n Shine Coffee Bar (97 Holden St, Providence, RI 02908)

What I ordered: Iced mocha with almond milk + chocolate croissant

What it cost: $13.32

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the order I always get when doing these reviews. I like to keep it consistent to keep the reviews fair. Iced mocha + chocolate croissant = go-to order.

I’ve seen this place on social media a lot recently so decided I should try it out. I really liked the inside and they even have some seating in the back garden which is very nice. The croissant was really good and the coffee was good. The only reason this place is 3 stars instead of 4 is the price. For the price, I think I could go find a great coffee elsewhere. They have a bunch of other drinks so I would still recommend trying a croissant and seeing what else is on their menu.

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Currents & Waves

📢 LABOR DAY PSA❗️

In observance of Labor Day, all city buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2, and trash collection will operate on a one-day delay. Enjoy the day off everyone! I will still send out an issue on Monday but expect it to be shorter than usual. Also, please check out the very bottom of this email, I included a poll asking how you liked this edition.

🍋 Mr. Lemon Place

Last night, on August 29th, the city of Providence held a street naming ceremony. The corner of Appian and Hawkins Street will now be known as Mr. Lemon Place. Mr. Lemon is a great frozen lemonade spot I recommend everyone check out in Providence. The business has been open since June 21, 1974. Although both founders of the business have passed, their children still run the business.

4 Things to Do This Labor Day Weekend 🌞

1. Visit the 23rd Annual RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival 🐲 

• Saturday, 8:45am-4pm, Festival Pier in Pawtucket, FREE

2. Attend the 26th Annual Rhythm & Roots Festival 🪕 

• Friday - Sunday, Ninigret Park in Charlestown, $59+

3. WaterFire is having a full lighting on Saturday at sunset 🌅 

• Saturday, Sunset (7:30pm), Downtown along the river, FREE

4. This is the last weekend of Central Falls Restaurant Week 🍔 

• Friday - Monday, all day, Central Falls, prices vary

Coastline Commerce

Lifespan Announces $175M Deal to Buy Two Hospitals 🏥 

Lifespan, the Rhode Island nonprofit healthcare provider, will purchase Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton for $175 million. The deal includes the hospital operations, buildings, and land, acquired from Steward Health Care and Medical Properties Trust. Lifespan CEO John Fernandez praised the hospital staff for enduring uncertainty during the transition.

Seaside Skies

FRIDAY

75°🌡 60° | ☀️ | 💧 13% | 💨 E 9 mph

SATURDAY

78°🌡 68° | 🌥️ | 💧 21% | 💨 SSE 11 mph

SUNDAY

79°🌡 60° | 🌧️ | 💧 69% | 💨 SSW 12 mph

(The forecast as of the night before this newsletter was published.)

Sound Waves

FRIDAY

Luigi's Restaurant | Ron Giorgio | 6:30pm

Ladder 133 | Local Music | 6:30pm

Moonshine Alley | American Honey | 9:30pm

SATURDAY

Courthouse Center for the Arts | Legends & Laughter w/ Jimmy Mazz | 7pm

Luigi's Restaurant | The Kim Marion Trio | 6:30pm

Moonshine Alley | Dave Alves | 5pm

Moonshine Alley | Nothing Personal Band | 9:30pm

SUNDAY

Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum | Concert in the Garden | 4pm

Blu Violet Roof Bar | WHITE HOT Labor Day Brunch | 11am

Maritime Matches

SATURDAY

Newport International Polo Series | USA vs. England | 5pm

Beirne Stadium | Rhode Island FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC | 7:30pm

That’s all for today…

Thank you for reading all the way through! Feel free to email us with any questions or suggestions. You’ll hear from us again on Monday.

Thanks,

Oscar Punchak | Publisher, PVD Current