🌱Providence Residents Should Be On High Alert + Using Art To Express

Good morning, people of Providence! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Providence Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 38.

Here are the top three stories today in Providence:

1. Reportedly, Providence Police issued the following statement on Friday evening, "Please be advised that Christopher James, age 34, who was arrested by Providence Police earlier today for a Breaking and Entering that occurred on Pembroke Avenue last night [Thursday] is not a suspect at this time in the recent incidents of sexual assault within the Elmhurst neighborhood.
   Police continue to urge residents in the area to have a heightened awareness of their surroundings and alert police immediately at 272-3121 with information pertinent to this ongoing investigation in regard to a serial rapists. (GoLocalProv)
2. The brainchild of Hope High School's community specialist John Rivera, a new after-school program is teaching students how to express themselves through art. Using school walls as their canvasses, students were paired with community mentors to create unique murals. Rivera reportedly said the beauty of this project is that each mural is different, and it gives students a voice without them having to speak at all. (WPRI.com)
3. Gunshots on West Friendship Street were investigated around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday night. Reportedly, the responding officers were told the suspect vehicle may be a white Dodge Hellcat that fled toward Elmwood Avenue, according to police who received a second report of gunshots, this time involving a white Jeep in the area of Elmwood and Parkis Avenue. Police have not been able to locate any evidence there. (WPRI.com)
4. Did you know the Kentucky Derby Trophy was made right here in Rhode Island? The coveted solid gold cup was made at S.R. Blackinton in Smithfield. Susanne Blackinton-Juaire and her husband Bill Juaire. Susanne's family has been creating the trophy since 1975. This year marks a special event for Susan and Bill as it was the first time ever that the S.R. Blackinton name was engraved onto the bottom of the Derby trophy. (RI Monthly)

Today in Providence:

• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (9:00 PM)
• Mother's Day - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (12:00 AM)
• Chopin Club Musicale - Music Mansion (2:00 PM)
• Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall (2:00 PM)
• RI Guitar Guild presents Kessler Guitar Duo (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Brown University: "Spring Weekend is back! For the first time since 2019 students gathered on the Main Green to take a break from studying and celebrate the near completion of the academic year." (Instagram)
• Rhode Island School of Design: "The Ceramics Department spring sale made a return this week with proceeds supporting the Clay Club! Among the browsers — President Williams — who took home a few of her own handmade treasures. See yourself, your work or someone you know?" (Instagram)
• Providence High School: "College Decision Day! Congrats to all of our seniors for deciding what they are going to do next year! We are extremely proud of all of you and can't wait to see what the future holds. " (Instagram)
• Rhode Island Athletics: "Going for another series win on Sunday!" (Instagram)
• Rhode Island Hospital: "Just a few of the incredible nurses of Rhode Island and Hasbro Children's Hospitals. We'll be sharing more photos all during National Nurses Week!" (Facebook)
• Providence Animal Rescue League: "Look who was #adopted this week! Sweet Toaster Waffle is looking forward to snuggles and naps in her new home."(Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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