Good morning, Providence.

On Sept. 12, 6:05 a.m., Providence police officer Rob Raso replaced Manny’s destroyed saxophone by handing him a gently used one (donated by a Parks Department employee) so he could return to playing on the street.

Colin Hogan joined The Providence Journal in August and plans to cover local government and schools in Providence.

He comes from the New Bedford Light and has taught high school math, and he will also explore the area's best beaches and trails.

Hundreds ran the Mark Palumbo Memorial 5K along the East Bay Bike Path near the University Orthopedics Surgery Center at Kettle Point, raising over $250,000 since 2021 for the Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

The fund backs children & families facing cancer treatment.

National Geographic ranked the International Museum of World War II in Wakefield among the world’s top 10, noting nearly 7,000 artifacts.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues through Sat with free admission for veterans and children.

A bat with signs of rabies was discarded at Roger Williams Park Zoo after a late-August sighting, and health officials said the risk of human exposure was low.

Anyone who contacted the bat before Aug. 24 should call the Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 401-222-2577 (or 401-276-8046).

Two local 5K runs on Saturday promoted suicide prevention and honored Private First Class Zachary Martin in Bristol and Conrad Roy in Fairhaven.

In Bristol, funds raised supported Operation Stand Down, while the Fairhaven run backed efforts for Conrad’s Law (criminalizing the act of encouraging self-harm).

URI overcame a tense tie to win 31-10 against Elon on Saturday, Sept.

12 at their temporary home, as five turnovers and a strong second half sparked a 16-game home winning streak. Coach Jim Fleming and running back Terrence Campbell led the effort.