Good morning, Providence.

The West Broadway Neighborhood Association will host its Historic House Tour on Sept.

19, inviting visitors to tour 10 historic homes along Sycamore Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tickets at $25 (or $15 for students and seniors) and a preview party at The Alcove on Sept. 18.

Dawn the Duck charms the local community by appearing at events like Patriots’ games, local festivals, and school visits, and her owner says she once led a parade with Scottish fans.

He plans to bring her to more schools and launch a children’s book to share her adventures.

Providence hosted the seventh annual Necronomicon event at AS220 gallery on Thursday, Aug.

13, where The Lovecraft Art & Science Council presented eerie art, lectures, and interactive displays that sparked local interest. Attendees from near and far explored macabre exhibits + creative interpretations of art and science.

Rhode Island’s new luxury rental tax took effect on July 1, imposing a surcharge on non-owner-occupied properties over $1 million to fund affordable housing.

Over 9,000 property owners received questionnaires for residency verification, and some longtime owners worry the strict 183-day rule may raise their annual bills (raising concerns about high costs).

The Providence Teachers Union's May vote choosing Lindsay Paiva was annulled last week after federal law violations, so the current leadership will remain in charge while a new election is scheduled as teachers prepare for a contract campaign this fall.

Brown University rising senior Erin Finn excavated a Roman-era necropolis at Antiochia ad Cragum in Turkey this July with support from the Joukowsky Fieldwork Fund and professor Candace Rice, studying ancient remains (including bone fragments and artifacts) to inform her thesis and guide future research.

Gene Off Script recapped the debate between gubernatorial candidates Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian yesterday, highlighting details of their prior conflict, job backgrounds, and opinions on Transportation Director Peter Alviti.