Good morning, Providence.

Providence Place Mall opened 27 years ago on Aug.

20, 1999, and has grown as Nordstrom was replaced by Boscov’s (a change that marked shifting community tastes). The anniversary recalls the mall’s long local legacy and hints at planned updates for this beloved landmark.

Business Insider named Hometown Poké & Bubble Tea the best seafood restaurant in Rhode Island yesterday after analyzing Yelp reviews, emphasizing its shrimp poke, ahi tuna, and salmon poke offerings.

The poke bowl shop at 185 Camp St. in Mount Hope is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rhode Island’s official symbols (the Rhode Island Red and coffee milk) show the state’s rich cultural heritage and unique community identity as detailed in a recent piece.

Brown University is tackling the challenges of generative AI with a new report as the GAITL Phase 2 committee unveiled sample syllabus guidelines on August 14 to help faculty set clear expectations in class.

The effort is part of Brown’s ongoing work to balance academic integrity + innovation for students.

New ramps connecting Route 4 and I-95 are under construction to ease traffic for nearly 60,000 daily commuters and improve access to Quonset Business Park near Warwick-East Greenwich.

Officials say the $144 million project (Missing Move) is scheduled to finish in 2027.

Wood River Health has provided high-quality, compassionate care to 12,000 patients for 50 years in Hope Valley and Westerly.

The center—recognized as a Gold Health Center Quality Leader—expanded its waiting room with $750,000 federal funding and was featured in a Providence Journal collaboration with United Way.

Smithfield's new coach Robb McCoy will begin practice Monday as he works to build a fresh culture for the football team.

McCoy aims to help players grow on the field and in school — a clean break from past issues.