{"podcast":{"title":"Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","podcast_index_feed_id":7606668,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/providence-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/providence-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1167,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Providence News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Providence with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From policy developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Providence. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Providence News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T10:20:17.803085+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668"},"episode":{"title":"Star Market Crew Keeps Legacy Alive | Providence News","slug":"star-market-crew-keeps-legacy-alive-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T00:18:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/star-market-crew-keeps-legacy-alive-providence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/4a870d4af7c4d681","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1e9bd8e9-6787-473b-80b9-7a18560edebd.mp3","summary":"A group of former Star Market employees still reunites monthly for lunch, keeping alive decades-old friendships forged during their time at the now-defunct Rhode Island and Massachusetts grocery chain. Steve Jacques, who spent over 20 years there, has led the tradition since the stores closed, joined by longtime friend James Zonfrillo. Even after Almacs bought them out and eventually folded, these guys—some not seeing each other in 15 to 20 years—still show up, with former coworkers flying in from as far as Florida and Maine. Though Shaw’s revived the Star Market brand two decades later with 20 stores in Massachusetts, the Rhode Island legacy lives on through these heartfelt reunions. For Steve and James, it’s not just nostalgia—it’s community, loyalty, and the enduring power of workplace bonds that kept them connected long after the cash registers went silent. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a870d4af7c4d681","meta_description":"A group of former Star Market employees still reunites monthly for lunch, keeping alive decades-old friendships forged during their time at the now-defunc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/episodes/star-market-crew-keeps-legacy-alive-providence-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/star-market-crew-keeps-legacy-alive-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}