Providence Cancels PVDFest Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases: Patch PM

Portsmouth RI

20 August, 2021

3:54 PM

Description

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island. Providence Cancels PVDFest Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases City officials said smaller PVDFest Happenings events will continue in outdoor settings over the summer and fall as scheduled. Hurricane Watch Issued For RI As Tropical Storm Henri Strengthens The hurricane watch was issued for Kent, Block Island, Bristol, Newport, and Washington. 3 Mosquitos Samples In RI Test Positive For West Nile Virus Two of the samples were from East Providence, while the other was from Warren. 'Keep Metacomet Green' Group Files Complaint Against City Council The complaint argues the East Providence City Council did not provide enough facts to back up a decision to rezone the land. "Jaws" To Be Screened At Barrington Town Beach Next Week Movie-goers can take advantage of a raffle, photo booth and shark headbands as well.