Good morning, Providence.

Janga, one of two cheetahs at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, died Tuesday from a gastrointestinal disease — her sister Abbey is now under close observation after recent health changes.

Firefighters at Station 3 in Pawtucket asked residents to donate a window air conditioner for their dorm as the city would not replace it amid rising summer heat, and local businesses and neighboring fire departments have already offered help (with HVAC upgrades in progress for other stations).

Providence Journal Archive shows vintage ads documenting local meat prices, with records indicating steaks sold for 69 cents a pound in 1955 and circulars tracking price changes through today from outlets like Stop and Shop and Dave's Marketplace (among others).

Filming for Season 2 of 'Real Housewives of RI' is underway, with scenes shot locally in Providence & Narragansett as well as in Cranston and Boston.

Fans are watching for hints of a wedding between cast members and ongoing legal drama.

A Brown University study found that 44% of pre-K12 schools across the country are located within a mile of known environmental hazard sites - placing over 3 million children at risk of exposure, especially students of color and those from low-income families.

The study urges better monitoring and safer school facilities.

A partial solar eclipse is visible today across the region, and experts urge users to wear certified eclipse glasses or use a pinhole projector (instructions available from NASA) to protect their eyes.

It begins at 11:34 a.m. ET with peak viewing at 1:46 p.m. ET.

Miriam Hospital was named the best hospital in the state in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Hospitals ranking and Rhode Island ranked fourth nationally for healthcare, reflecting high marks in mortality, complications, and patient experience.

State authorities found unsafe PFAS levels in more than a dozen private wells in eastern Tiverton this morning — a reminder that residents can request testing.

Homeowners can use an online map from the Rhode Island Department of Health to check if they need to test their water.

On Aug. 6, 2026, residents from Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center enjoyed a roller skating outing at United Skates of America in Rumford as part of their new Bucket List activity series that helps fulfill lifelong dreams.

The Providence Journal has opened a preseason vote for the top girls volleyball player based on last year’s standout All-State teams, including North Kingstown’s Kayleigh Garrepy and Tayla Schneider.

Voting closes Sunday, Aug. 16 + practice begins Monday, Aug. 17 as teams gear up for the season.

A rare Cooper Flagg patch card was pulled during a live stream by Rhody Breakers in Rhode Island on Tuesday, Aug.

11 — the one-of-a-kind card featuring his first-game patch is valued at over a million dollars and comes with a 32-year season ticket offer from the Dallas Mavericks.