Criticism Over New Police Major Pick + Hocus Pocus 2 Filming

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First, today's weather:

Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Providence today:

1. Providence council members are calling on the mayor to change the title of new the police major pick. Critics point out that the mayor's pick for community relations and diversion services major, Michael Stephens, has no law enforcement experience. Council members are calling for a name change to Stephen's position, and clarifying the job parameters. (The Providence Journal)
2. 'Hocus Pocus 2' will begin filming in Providence this fall and production is seeking extras. They are looking for extras with dance experience, men with shoulder-length hair or longer, and young adults ages 18-22. Proof of vaccination and additional COVID-19 testing are required. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
3. Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Providence on Tuesday Night near Wilson Street and Elmwood Avenue. (GoLocalProv)
4. A reinvented PVDFest returns with arts programming through September. (Providence Media)
5. The first North Providence Village Festival arrives this weekend. (Valley Breeze)

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