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🍽️ Exciting News: Al Forno–Style Restaurant Coming to Pawtucket’s Historic Beswick Building!
July 17, 2025
Pawtucket food lovers. Something delicious is coming to downtown Pawtucket!
What’s Happening?
A celebrated Los Angeles restaurateur is opening a cozy, upscale bistro at the iconic Beswick Building (3 Exchange Street) in downtown Pawtucket. The concept draws inspiration from the region’s famed Al Forno–style. Think hot from the wood fired oven pizzas, fresh grilled fare, and a warm, inviting atmosphere full of jazz, flavor, and community buzz.
Why It’s a Big Deal
What to Expect
Why This Matters
This project blends Pawtucket’s rich history with its thriving cultural scene. Turning a historic gem into a local dining destination, it brings jobs, foot traffic, and pride back to Exchange Street. Plus, who doesn’t love a wood-fired pizza night?
Timeline & Next Steps
🚨Tragic Fire at Fall River Assisted Living Facility Claims Nine Lives 🚨
July 14, 2025
In a devastating incident, nine people lost their lives and 30 others were hospitalized following a fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fire broke out around 9:30 p.m., with firefighters encountering heavy smoke and residents desperately calling for help from their windows.
Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon confirmed the tragic toll during a news conference, expressing condolences to the victims' families. Some victims died at the scene, while others succumbed to their injuries at local hospitals. Among the hospitalized, one person remains in critical condition. Five firefighters were also treated for minor injuries but have since been released.
Emergency services, including the police and EMS, worked heroically to rescue dozens of the 69 residents from the building. Governor Maura Healey visited the scene, praising the bravery of the first responders and extending her condolences to the families affected.
The facility's owner, Dennis Etzkorn, has not commented but is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, described as extensive by Chief Bacon.
The fire, which reached five alarms, mobilized about 50 firefighters, including many off-duty personnel. The damage was confined to one wing, although smoke affected the entire facility.
Displaced survivors have been relocated to a local shelter, and a family reunification center has been established at the Timao Center. The fire's origin is under investigation by multiple agencies, but it is not considered suspicious at this time.
This tragedy marks the deadliest fire in Massachusetts since 1984. Gabriel House, operational since 1999, allows older adults to live independently with support. The community mourns this profound loss as investigations continue.
🍴 Food Truck Friday: Blackstone Valley
📍 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI
📅 Friday, July 18, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission — Just pay for what you eat & drink
🚫 No smoking, vaping, or outside alcohol
🐾 Pets not encouraged
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🎒🏀 BACK TO SCHOOL VIBES at GALEGO COURT!
📍 Galego Court
📅 Monday, August 25th
🕚 11AM – 3PM
🎉 FREE for Everyone!
✔️ Basketball Clinic
✔️ Food
✔️ Haircuts
✔️ School Supplies
✔️ Live DJ on deck!
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⚽ Rhode FC vs Hartford Athletic – Clash of the Northeast
📍 Location: Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
📅 Date: Saturday July 19
🕖 Time: 4 PM kickoff
✨ Chip Bobblehead Day
🥊 Rivalry
👨🏾👩🏻👧🏻👦🏿 Family Fun
The Modern Diner in Pawtucket Is Up For Sale
July 7, 2025
After decades of dedication and service, the owners of the Historic Modern Diner have made the heartfelt decision to put this beloved Pawtucket institution up for sale.
For over 40 years, the Modern Diner has been more than just a place to eat. it’s been a part of the city’s identity. Known for its classic stainless steel design and signature dishes like the custard French toast, the diner has drawn locals and food lovers from far and wide.
🎗️Here are some of the Accolades & Recognition they've received...
To Pawtucket this isn’t just the sale of a business. It’s the passing of a torch. The Modern Diner is a piece of Rhode Island history, and the hope is to find a buyer who will honor its legacy while taking it into its next chapter.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
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