Good morning, Providence.

Project Weber/RENEW provides harm reduction and recovery support services in Rhode Island for people facing homelessness and health challenges.

The nonprofit (which helped cut overdose deaths by 50% between 2022 and 2025) welcomes donations and volunteer support to continue its lifesaving work.

Cape Cod developer Mark Bogosian now owns Newport Creamery and plans to freshen the chain by updating its look and menu (keeping its well-known Goldie) as it grows from eight stores into a new era.

The changes aim to keep the 98-year-old brand loved by locals in Middletown.

Providence officials kicked off PVDFest 2026 at the Providence Rink in Kennedy Plaza on Thursday, with Mayor Brett Smiley hosting a press conference and Director Joe Willson Jr. previewing what festival goers can expect.

Amplify Her: Celebrating Women in Music is a fundraiser set for Oct.

18 at The Met in Pawtucket from 3:30 to 7 p.m., featuring headliners Debra Devi & The Winehouse Project along with nine other acts that will support the health and well-being of musicians.

The 2026 harvest moon will be fully lit on Sept.

26 with a peak at 12:49 p.m. ET. Residents can see its bright, colorful display at moonrise on Sept. 25, 26, and 27 by finding a clear eastern horizon near sunset as autumn begins.

First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam cycled over 2,000 miles in 38 days facing heat and exhaustion — he embraced sustainable travel and gained a new perspective on America — as he arrived at Brown to begin his college journey this early September.

Providence College priests carry on the popular 'Dorm Room Blessings' tradition—visiting dorms and off-campus houses to offer personal blessings that boost campus spirit.

Father Simon Teller said the approach is viral on social media and the friars will host more blessings and masses in the coming weeks.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael surprised Providence educators with a generous donation that brought many to tears recently.

Construction crews installed the final turbine at the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm — about 15 miles south of Little Compton.

The 65-turbine project, a partnership between Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, will soon power over 350,000 homes and become fully operational later this year.

Nonprofit Tune In and Tune Up helps local musicians access health care by giving grants, reduced medical services (and free therapy sessions) to keep them playing.

The organization also offers education on self-care and preventive measures for those facing high health risks.

La Salle defeated Moses Brown (3–1) on Sept.

16 after goals from Chase Deffley, Brad Laforest, and Mickey Fernandez, while Moses Brown’s Anthony Gario scored. The match (held at Cimini Stadium) ended Moses Brown's unbeaten run in Division I soccer.

The Providence Journal sports team at 75 Fountain St. released its week 2 high school football picks on Sept.

17, forecasting winners for local games; experts (Bill Koch, Eric Rueb, Bill Corey, and Jacob Rousseau) updated season standings with their predictions.