{"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":"Whaling City Festival Closes Early After Stabbings | Providence News","slug":"whaling-city-festival-closes-early-after-stabbings-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T20:37:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/whaling-city-festival-closes-early-after-stabbings-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/92c56536b3c95f56","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0b96aacb-bd9d-4425-a4dd-6a6b15806b85.mp3","summary":"New Bedford’s Whaling City Festival shut down early after three stabbings on July 11, forcing organizers to close at 8 PM instead of the usual 9. Mayor Jon Mitchell condemned the violence, especially at a family-friendly event, and pledged a full review of safety protocols. A large crowd gathered outside St. Luke’s Hospital to support victims and their families. Police have ordered the festival to remain closed at 8 PM for the rest of its run — no exceptions — as the city moves urgently to ensure public safety and prevent future tragedies. 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/92c56536b3c95f56","meta_description":"New Bedford’s Whaling City Festival shut down early after three stabbings on July 11, forcing organizers to close at 8 PM instead of the usual 9. Mayor Jo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":68,"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/whaling-city-festival-closes-early-after-stabbings-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/whaling-city-festival-closes-early-after-stabbings-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}