Good morning, Providence.

Firefighters from East Providence & Rehoboth climbed 11 flights of stairs 10 times at City View Manor on Friday, Sept.

11 to honor first responders and mark 25 years since 9/11. The joint memorial event is expected to become an annual tradition.

Brown University community marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Sept.

11 with a solemn ceremony at Patriots Court (a memorial area in Wriston Quadrangle) where university leaders and athletes honored the six alumni who died during the attacks.

Time magazine ranked three world-class local companies on its list of the top 1,000—FM Global placed 916, UNFI 817, and Textron 773.

FM Global has expanded its operations with new property while UNFI and Textron continue serving the community.

Before classes began at Brown, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir answered questions from around 75 students and faculty in a private teleconference from the International Space Station.

The session offered a guided tour of the Cupola & an inside look at daily astronaut work.

Brown welcomed over 3,200 new students during orientation week on College Hill, with art sessions, campus tours and a dance before convocation on Sept.8 and classes on Sept.9 (the week highlighted long-standing traditions).

On Sept. 11, a list of the 10 best sandwiches in Rhode Island highlighted local favorites (like East Side Pockets in Providence and Miller's Famous Sandwiches in East Providence) and diverse options from vegan wraps to classic Italian grinders for readers to try.

Rhode Island orchards offer pick-your-own apples along with hayrides, seasonal treats and market produce for a family-friendly fall.

Eight local farms provide apple cider and scenic trails in settings that support traditional autumn outings through mid-October.

URI coach Jim Fleming said the Rams will play their home opener at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket — a change needed as Meade Stadium is under renovation.

Two URI football players, AJ Peña and Justin Carcel, filed a complaint against the NCAA on Sept.

11 seeking a fifth season of play for the 2026 campaign and arguing the new eligibility rule violates the Rhode Island Antitrust Act (their suit is pending in Washington County Superior Court).

Local high schools posted Friday sports scores showing wins and losses in soccer, field hockey, tennis, and volleyball.

Game details highlighted key plays from various divisions + upcoming schedules are available.

Rhode Island high school football week 1 ended Thursday, Sept.

10 with wins for teams like Portsmouth, Cranston West, Pawtucket, and East Greenwich, while upcoming Friday and today’s matchups promise more local competition. Coaches must report final scores via email (Providence).

Pawtucket football stunned South Kingstown with an overtime finish in Week 1.

The win has local fans excited for the rest of the season.