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Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current, the newsletter as fun as carving a jack-o-lantern (without all the mess!) 🎃 

What to expect in today’s Current:

• PVD Current crossword ✏️

• 🌮 New restaurant in Wayland Square

• Stop & Shop drops prices 🛒 

Let’s get to it.

— Oscar Punchak

Wednesday’s Mini Crossword

This is the first time I’m including a mini crossword. It was tough to create so please let me know if you’d like me to continue. Monday has trivia, and Friday has wordle so I figured Wednesday needed something!

Currents & Waves

🛒 Stop & Shop: Lowering Prices & No More Bag Fees

Yesterday, Stop & Shop announced that it was going to lower prices and eliminate the 10-cent bag fee at all 25 of its RI locations. The prices should all currently be in effect. Jennifer Barr, a Stop & Shop spokesperson said “We are thrilled to announce that we have lowered thousands of everyday prices and these are key staples that our customers buy week after week like yogurt, shredded cheese, avocados, and strawberries.” The new prices will affect over 3,500 items in stores. Stop & Shop also said they are going to keep remodeling their RI locations similar to their updated Richmond location.

Event: Taste of Rhode Island 🍰 🌮 🍣 

Today from 6-9 pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick is the 2024 Taste of Rhode Island Event. This event is filled with signature dishes from local restaurants, hidden foodie spots across Rhode Island, and wine, beer, and spirits. The event features live music, fun photo booths, raffle prizes at the Charity Pavilion, and supports the MAE Organization for the Homeless. The event also showcases live music from the popular cover band, Dr. Slick. It's suitable for all ages, but ID is required for alcohol, and strollers are not allowed. To learn more or get tickets click here.

New Restaurant Coming to Wayland Square 🌮 

One of the few Wayland Square restaurants that closed this year was Minerva’s, on Angell St. Moving into Minerva’s old location is Maiz, a Mexican restaurant with a location in South Kingstown. Maiz serves tacos, burritos, soups and more Mexican cuisine. On their Instagram, Maiz said renovations have begun and they are hoping to be open by the end of the year.

Coastline Commerce

🚀 Senator Reed Talks RI Manufacturing Growth

Senator Jack Reed celebrated the growth of Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector in a roundtable with local businesses, discussing successes and ways to further support them. Highlighting the innovation and job creation in the industry, Reed emphasized the importance of federal programs to help manufacturers thrive. With over 1,600 manufacturing companies employing 8.5% of the state’s workforce and driving the state’s economy, Reed is committed to supporting workforce development, increasing wages, and ensuring continued growth. Local manufacturers shared their experiences, and Reed pledged to bring their insights to Washington to strengthen the state's manufacturing ecosystem.

Seaside Skies

WEDNESDAY

65° 🌡 44° | 🌤️ | 💧 5% | 💨 WNW 11 mph

THURSDAY

60° 🌡 40° | 🌤️ | 💧 5% | 💨 NW 13 mph

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

Sound Waves

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

Providence Public Library | Jake Blount + Mali Obomsawin | 6pm | Get Tickets

Bar'Lino Pizzeria | Live Music | 7:30pm

Moonshine Alley | Dan Greaves Acoustic | 8pm

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