Daily Briefing: Was PVDFest a bust?

ALSO: 💉 When can you get the new COVID vaccine? Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Sep 12 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Did you make it to PVDFest this year? In the past, my family had taken in the downtown event and enjoyed the atmosphere. Live performances, art and the ability for the kids to enjoy a Del's or other treats, while mom and dad sipped on a cocktail in a cool color-changing PVDFest cup made for a nice excuse to get to Providence. Admittedly my weekend was too busy to make it but from the sounds of some, it wasn't the festival the city had put on in the past. [Fest 2] Downtown Providence PVDFest David DelPoio Sure some fairly extreme weather didn't help as rain washed out parts of Saturday and a flash flood watch canceled events on Sunday, but other complaints also cropped up, especially from some food trucks that had hoped for a big weekend. The Journal's Amy Russo talked with vendors to learn more about how Mayor Brett Smiley's changes to the three-day event played out as compared to how it was run by his predecessor Jorge Elorza. Beyond the weather, what complaints do the vendors have and just how did this year's event compare? [Check out Amy's story and find out more](. Subscribe to The Providence Journal for all the latest from Providence to Westerly. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 💉 [When can I get the new COVID vaccine?]( shots OK'd by FDA to hit pharmacies. ⚾ [WooSox set to roll out red carpet]( for 'Super Duper Fan Appreciation Week' at Polar Park 📰 [Get to know Gerry Leonard Jr.]( the Republican in the 1st Congressional District race. [Today's Weather]( 🌦️ Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a shower; humid. Highs in the upper-70s. TOP STORIES [Want to dine al fresco? Readers pick 7 RI waterfront dining favorites]( [An application by the owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar to expand his shellfish growing operation is among the issues that have been on hold because of vacancies on the Coastal Resources Management Council.]( With a mix of sun, salt air and cool breezes does it get any better? [READ MORE]( You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( Advertisement [The Greek Revival home is located at 10 Brown St., Providence.]( [Prominent Providence mansion sells for $4.3 million]( The 10,000 sq. foot Greek Revival mansion once belonged to Moses Brown Ives, Rhode Island Hospital's first benefactor and nephew of Brown University's namesake. [READ MORE]( [The Zambarano Unit at Eleanor Slater Hospital in Burrillville.]( [Three doctors leave Zambarano campus in three months. What's being done.]( The departure of several doctors, and the death of a temporary employee at the hospital over Labor Day weekend, has raised red flags for advocates. [READ MORE]( [Sep 9, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King (34) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports]( [Ex-Hendricken star Michael King to start against Red Sox Thursday]( His 2022 season was cut short by injury, but this year he's become a member of the Yankees rotation [READ MORE]( [Foot traffic flows over the pedestrian bridge during PVDFest 2023.]( [Weather, layout leave food trucks frustrated after PVDFest]( Businesses said they saw less than half the sales they made at least year's festival. One owner was forced to dump out fresh food. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](