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Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current, the newsletter as informative as a local guide and as timely as your morning coffee.

What to expect in today’s Current:

• 2024 Rhode Island election results 🗳️

• 🏡 Rare single-level home near Blackstone Blvd

• Music venue to close December 1st 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Oscar Punchak

November 6th, 2024 - Mini Crossword

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Currents & Waves

2024 Rhode Island Election Results: Preliminary Winners 🗳️

As of writing, Kamala Harris leads the presidential race in RI with 55.2% of the vote. Sheldon Whitehouse won re-election as Senator with 59.5%, while Gabriel Amo captured the District 1 House seat with 62.5%, and Seth Magaziner won in District 2 with 58.0%.

Voters also weighed in on several ballot questions. They rejected a Constitutional Convention with 62.6% voting "No." However, they approved the following funding measures:

• Higher Education Facilities Bond ($160.5 Million): 59.6% approval

• Housing and Community Opportunity Bond ($120 Million): 65.5% approval

• Green Economy Bonds ($53 Million): 67.2% approval

• Cultural Arts and Economy Grant Program ($10,000): 56.1% approval

These results remain preliminary and are pending certification by the Board of Elections.

🏡 Rare Single-Level Home near Blackstone Boulevard

This rare, single-level home near Blackstone Boulevard blends elegance and convenience. Enter through a circular marble foyer to an open living and dining area with hardwood floors, a custom fireplace, and large windows connecting to lush grounds. The chef’s kitchen features double islands and rich cabinetry, ideal for entertaining. The primary suite offers a bay window, built-ins, dual closets, and a spa-like bath with a soaking tub. An office, second bedroom, extra storage, and attached two-car garage add function. Outside, a bluestone patio and mature landscaping create a private retreat near Wayland Square. For more images and info click here.

Providence Music Venue to Close on December 1 🎶

After seven years in the Jewelry District, the beloved Providence music venue Askew has announced it will close on December 1. In a heartfelt message, Askew thanked the local community, staff, and artists for their support over the years and shared that the "Askew Crew" will continue hosting events at their sister venue, Alchemy. Fans are encouraged to join in the final month of celebrations at Askew, with more artistic ventures promised for the future at Alchemy.

What We’re Searching With.

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• News results show all sides with media biases labeled (left, middle, right)

• Their new election portal delivers unbiased election coverage so you can make up your own mind

• No adult content by default – they’re a partner in protecting your families from bad content.

Freespoke is the search platform that respects your privacy and doesn’t manipulate the information you find online.

Try searching on Freespoke, and search beyond the bias.

Seaside Skies

WEDNESDAY

77°🌡 55° | 🌤️ | 💧 6% | 💨 SW 15 mph

THURSDAY

72°🌡 41° | 🌤️ | 💧 7% | 💨 WNW 12 mph

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

Sound Waves

WEDNESDAY

Moonshine Alley | Wednesday Nights with Kolton Davis | 7 pm

Nick-a-Nee’s | Bluegrass Throedown | 8:30 pm

THURSDAY

Bar'Lino Pizzeria | Steve Demers | 7:30 pm

Moonshine Alley | Kevin Herchen | 8 pm

Maritime Matches

THURSDAY

🤼 Amica Mutual Pavilion | All Elite Wrestling | 7:30 pm | Tickets

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 Friday.

Thanks,

Oscar Punchak | Publisher, PVD Current