Good morning, Providence.

A large pothole on Route 99 in Lincoln south caused tire and undercarriage damage to about a dozen vehicles and was filled Tuesday night by RIDOT crews — more paving will resume on the highway.

McDonald's is reintroducing its spicy chicken McNuggets at local restaurants with a redder coating that signals extra heat, available now with orders offered in six, 10, 20, or 40-piece intervals + customers can add Mighty Hot Sauce to boost the flavor.

On Labor Day, Sept. 7, some banks and pharmacies in Rhode Island will adjust hours — Bank of America and Citizens Bank will be closed, Stop & Shop pharmacies will not operate, and while Walgreens will run normal hours, some CVS stores may have reduced schedules.

Customers should verify local times.

Rhode Island Energy raised electric and gas distribution rates on Sept.

1 — typical electric bills increased by $3.82 and gas bills by nearly $278, though monthly credits totaling about $175 million from a prior tax agreement temporarily eased the full impact.

Brown University researchers on the LZ project reported one unusual particle event in 220 live days of data that may hint at dark matter particles (WIMPs), as they presented their findings on Sept.

1 at a conference in Japan. They need more data to confirm the discovery.

Students at Charette High School in Providence returned to school on Tuesday as Gov. Dan McKee's bill blocking new charter schools for three-year ban remains law, even as debates and legal challenges over expanded education options continue.

The policy signed earlier this year seeks to study shifts in student enrollment.

Warwick mom Kimberly Stokes received community donations that covered a $4,600 tuition gap, enabling her to enroll in Roger Williams University's two-year forensic mental health program.

She shares her progress as she starts a new on-campus graduate aide job & remains grateful for local support.

Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy (59) attended Helena Buonanno Foulkes’ campaign event at Fogarty Manor in Pawtucket on Sept.

1, showing he remains active in local politics after serving six years in Congress.

The NBC 10 Cares Back to School Blood Drive will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Sept.

14 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.—donors who book an appointment online will get a treat from Palagi Brothers and a chance to win Journey tickets for an October show.

Providence’s Original New York System, a beloved dining institution, reopened on Sept.

1 at 424 Smith Street (operating 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.). The restaurant, known for its distinct hot wieners and coffee milk, welcomes longtime patrons to enjoy its storied tradition.