Good morning, Providence.

A house fire on Tell Street displaced two local families (four adults and five children) over the weekend, and the American Red Cross is helping them as the cause remains unknown.

A retrospective highlights Rudy Cheeks (Bruce McCrae) for his role in the local music scene.

He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and will produce a series of local band shows for PBS starting Oct. 3 as he recovers from a stroke.

Rhode Island Energy president Greg Cornett discussed rising prices and energy supply on the 'Gene Off Script' show on Monday, Sept.

21. He explained the company's control over Revolution Wind + cited topics raised by local politicians.

Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School honored 146 new medical students during its white coat ceremony held Saturday, Sept.

19 at Olney-Margolies Athletic Center. The dean formally coated the students (from 35 states and 9 nations) as family and friends celebrated this milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.

Brown University professor Ellie Pavlick of the NSF AI institute said slowing AI development and keeping a human in control can help avoid dangerous risks, and she urged careful checks and policies to shape AI’s future use.

Forecasters say a nor'easter will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast and track near our area later this week, potentially bringing heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf.

Marine and coastal effects may begin Wednesday.

Rhode Island Representative June Speakman introduced a bill this week (it passed unanimously in the House) that would allow residents to safely install plug-in solar panels without needing utility approval.

The measure remains stalled in the Senate and is expected to be re-introduced next session.

Providence-based Dr. Ramu Kharel used his nonprofit HAPSA Nepal to help deliver 5,000 sanitation kits to 3,200 families following a devastating flash flood in the Himalayan valleys.

He will travel to Nepal in October to assess and strengthen the emergency care system for future disasters.

This fall four corn mazes open across Rhode Island for local families to explore fresh routes and harvest themes (each maze offers a unique design).

Monday's high school games across Rhode Island saw competitive ties and wins in boys soccer, volleyball + field hockey, with Lincoln and North Smithfield among top teams.

Tuesday's schedule includes matchups in soccer, volleyball, field hockey, and cross country, ensuring local schools stay active.

Local sports officials have introduced the nominees for Football Athlete of the Week for Sep.

21, featuring standout players from area teams (final names pending) as part of efforts to honor local talent.