Good morning, Providence.

Nonprofits in Providence empower young people to influence policy through community and classroom discussions.

United Way and Providence Student Union drive youth-led initiatives on education and equity that bring important ideas to life locally.

Federal Hill’s iconic La Pigna (the historic symbol on the arch) is coming down for restoration after a February blizzard, and it will be gilded with work expected to finish by Columbus Day weekend.

The Odyssey, shown in 70mm IMAX, has its run extended until Sept.

30 at the Providence Place mall. The film plays four daily shows at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9:45 p.m., offering a rare viewing experience on original IMAX projectors.

Rhode Island Fast Ferry used its 82-ft vessel Atlantic Endurance (built for offshore wind operations and delivered in summer 2025) to test autonomous vessel technology from Blue Water Autonomy.

Senators toured the first Coast Guard-approved autonomous offshore crew transfer vessel on Aug. 27 as part of the blue economy initiative.

Rhode Island Energy is partnering with Sense to offer a free app that lets customers track appliance-level electricity use and save on bills ahead of the October rate increase.

The tool builds on widespread smart meter installation across the state + gives users real-time insights to control spending.

During Brown University's seven-week Sculpture Foundation summer course, undergraduates met in the List Art Building to learn 3D design skills *including welding, woodworking and metal fabrication* and will showcase their projects in September.

RIPTA unveiled 50 new paratransit vans yesterday to replace its aging fleet and boost capacity for RIde and Flex On Demand services.

The upgrade is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act & state support.

Providence spent $1.2M from its $10M opioid settlement funds on overdose prevention & recovery services through partnerships with 13 local organizations that reached over 3,000 residents and administered thousands of Narcan doses.

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced that two rabid raccoons were found in Warwick—one near Walter Street and one near Duncan Road—with three adults and three dogs treated for exposures.

Residents and pet owners are urged to contact the health department if they suspect exposure.