Good morning, Providence.

After nearly 40 years of renting the land, the nonprofit behind Peace and Plenty Garden secured a permanent space when former mayor Joe Paolino donated the property on Monday.

Local residents can now continue growing food without fear of losing their plots.

Passengers at Providence's Amtrak station say nearly two years of renovations are making it hard to find seats and read train schedules—issues include a hard-to-read screen and low restroom supplies, while Amtrak has not yet responded to complaints.

Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to help Ashley Taunton after she was injured assisting in an I-95 crash in Rhode Island over the weekend.

The donation was posted as the top contribution on a GoFundMe to support her recovery + medical costs.

Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien said Hasbro’s exit may begin in November — the departure is expected to affect local business and will prompt further review of future investments.

Johnston Public Schools changed bus routes after last week’s long delays.

As of Monday, each elementary school now has 13 dedicated, air-conditioned buses + students will swipe badges for attendance.

Rhode Island Energy is working on a proposal that may offer annual credits to heat pump owners to help offset high electric bills (a move to support cleaner heating) following new rate changes and gas subsidy phase-outs.

Details will be presented to the utilities commission in the coming months.

Social Security payments in Rhode Island follow a set schedule this month, with SSI checks arriving today and retirement benefits scheduled for Sept.

9, Sept. 16, and Sept. 23 based on birth dates. The agency will switch to electronic payments and update its Direct Express partner by year-end (a planned upgrade).

State officials announced on Aug.

31 that $21.1M in funds will build 76 affordable housing units at the Tidewater Landing project near a soccer stadium in Pawtucket — designed for households earning 30%-80% of the area's income.

Providence’s iconic Industrial Trust tower — known as the Superman Building — has been empty for over a decade, and its redevelopment project now faces a funding gap even after the state approved an extra $9.5 million subsidy on Monday, Aug.

24.

Providence Journal invites readers to vote for one of 19 high school football nominees for the 2026 Preseason Player of the Year.

The online poll is open daily and closes Saturday night at 11:59 p.m. (Voters can cast unlimited votes each day.)