It’s the 20th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, a tragedy that left 100 people dead and 200 more injured. The Public’s Radio reporter Ian Donnis joins us to talk about it. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has made some big changes in leadership since taking office, but he still faces significant challenges in the city, especially a failing school system. Festival Ballet Providence looks to the 70s for inspiration in “Up Close on Hope.” We talk about some arts and culture events we’re looking forward to next week. Plus, a longtime diner in Newport, beloved by many, has closed down for good.
The Weekly Catch is a production of The Public’s Radio. This episode was edited by Mareva Lindo, and produced by James Baumgartner. Our executive producer is Sally Eisele, and our CEO and General Manager is Torey Malatia.
