Providence College Students Assaulted + Bike Path Objections

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Fog in the morning; sunshine. High: 74 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Providence:

1. Meghan Cowl and Abbie Wiinikainen, of Providence College, were on their way home after a night out at their favorite bar when they were ambushed by a group of young men. The Providence College seniors were with both of their mothers at the time, who were visiting for parent’s weekend. The young women were attacked and assaulted but did not get a good look at their assailants. (WPRI.com)
2. Opponents of the South Water Street Trail project are doubling down on their efforts to halt construction now that it is underway. But it appears their last-ditch attempt has fallen flat.
   In a letter to the Department of Transportation last week, critics said that while they do not oppose the bike path that is part of the plan, they do not support narrowing the road to one lane for vehicles. (The Providence Journal)
3. Ricci Middle School students are building 'Buddy Benches' for every North Providence school in honor of their friend. (Valley Breeze)
4. Pet Blessings were held at Mary, Mother of Mankind Church in North Providence last Saturday. (Valley Breeze)
5. Providence Fire Lieutenant Christopher J. “Trigger” Jannitto passed away last week at the age of 59. (GoLocalProv)

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Today in Providence:

• Justice Yoga (Energizing Flow) - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (8:00 AM)
• eAnchor Submissions Due - Junior League of Rhode Island (8:00 AM)
• Chamber Café - Chat. Connect. Collaborate. (8:30 AM)
• Lunch with a Local Author Series (12:15 PM)
• PVD Young Makers Grab & Go - Providence Community Library (2:00 PM)
• Riverside PTSA Restaurant Night at Subway (3:00 PM)
• Arts & Crafts - Providence Community Library (3:00 PM)
• Kids Gif-o-Graf Animation - Pawtucket Public Library (5:00 PM)
• Open House - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (5:30 PM)
• ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: The Intersection of Disability and Racial Environmental Justice (6:00 PM)
• Queer Umbrella Class - Providence Community Library (6:00 PM)
• ESL High Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)
• AMOR Outdoor Movie Night: Spooky 90s Classics (6:00 PM)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and as an assistant producer for a live-lit storytelling show in Chicago. She holds a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies from The University of Rhode Island. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.