Good morning, Providence.

Tartan Army members are campaigning to twin Providence with Ayr following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to build a new cultural bridge between the communities.

Local supporters expect the initiative to gain momentum as plans develop.

Little Sister, a popular Puerto Rican cafe on Hope Street, announced on Instagram Wednesday that it will close by the end of the year.

The restaurant, open for seven years, will switch from reservations to first-come, first-served service.

A delivery of organ pipes on July 28 started reinstallation of Grace Episcopal Church’s pipe organ showing about 6,400 pipes and twin four-manual consoles (one of only three on the East Coast).

Casavant workers will install parts over the months with completion expected by December to benefit the community.

Howard Fine, a Cranston native and renowned acting coach, credits his local drama teacher (Donald Babbitt) with sparking his passion for the craft and has since coached stars like Will Smith and Austin Butler.

His studio now offers a six-week online course that draws aspiring actors from around the world.

HGTV named the RISD Museum (Providence) as Rhode Island’s best free attraction because it offers a rich collection of art and design exhibits with no admission fee; the museum is free all day Sunday and after 5 p.m. on Thursdays at 20 N Main St.

Perched above the Pawtuxet River in Coventry, the Nathanael Greene Homestead now serves as a museum that preserves the legacy of the Revolutionary War general through restored artifacts and period furnishings maintained by local preservationists.

Danny Smith explained how Family Guy got its Rhode Island link during an interview on Gene Off Script and will join his brother Steve Smith and Billy Gilman at the Rock 'N' Jock charity event (Aug.

9-10).

Brown University student Skye Rosario is designing a lunar science exhibit for the Museum of Natural History & Planetarium this summer, including a Moon show set to premiere in the fall.

The exhibit will open in February to give visitors hands-on space exploration insights.

Rhode Island ranked No. 33 overall in US News & World Report’s Best State Rankings for 2026.

The state earned high marks for healthcare & natural environment but scored lower on fiscal stability & infrastructure, according to the study published early Friday.

State health and environmental management officials reported West Nile virus in mosquito samples collected on July 20 in Providence, East Providence and North Providence — the statewide risk is high, so residents are urged to take mosquito precautions.

This summer, Rhode Island offers outdoor drinking spots with seven local wineries + breweries including Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter and Narragansett Brewing in Providence.

The venues provide seasonal seating, live music and food trucks, giving locals and visitors a chance to enjoy craft drinks under the sun.

On July 30, a food website named Honeybird Kitchen + Cocktails as Rhode Island’s best fried chicken spot, crediting its Southern classics and chef Nick Rabar’s expertise.

The restaurant is located on Massasoit Ave in East Providence.

One Big Rodeo

3-9 p.m. — Mezzo Lounge — Free entry — Experience Southern hospitality and festival vibes with bull rides, games, and food trucks.

Fish Fun(d) Gala for Woonasquatucket River's 25th Anniversary

5-8 p.m. — Farm Fresh Rhode Island — $55+ — Celebrate with music, food, and a costume contest while supporting local river conservation.