AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Arts & Culture: Providence’s Stages of Freedom is closing its downtown museum/bookstore at 10 Westminster St., with the swim-empowerment program continuing after the June 14 shutdown. Community Spotlight: Westerly ARC hosts its free Juneteenth Celebration in Wilcox Park on Sunday, featuring music, West African drumming, and Rhode Island Black storytelling. RI Sports & Pride: Tolman High’s valedictorian/salutatorian were named, and Capital Pride announced David Archuleta and Monroe Alise as 2026 grand marshals. On the Ground in RI: Police are still investigating the suspicious death of 18-year-old Angelina Rocha in Cumberland; her best friend is calling for answers. Big Picture (RI-relevant): A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era immigration restrictions, and the Rhode Island Senate approved the FY27 budget sending it to Gov. McKee. Entertainment Buzz: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors keep swirling, with reports pointing to Madison Square Garden. Safety/History: Pulitzer-winning historian Gordon S. Wood died after being struck by a car in East Providence.
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