Good morning, Providence.

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski led a rosary prayer for migrants detained at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls on the first Saturday of the month.

The group gathered on Chase Lane before walking to the center on High Street to pray outside.

Rhode Island residents will celebrate National Rhode Island Day tomorrow as community groups host events that spotlight local treats like coffee milk+hot wieners.

The festivities highlight state pride and the unique charm found only here.

A new guide invites Providence residents to explore Rhode Island’s odd attractions + iconic landmarks like the Big Blue Bug near Interstate 95 and quirky sculptures in local sites, offering a unique glimpse into our state’s storied past.

Brown University purchased a building at 110 Elm Street in the Jewelry District to expand its public safety operations with training space, evidence processing areas and interview rooms ready this summer; it will also repurpose the former Bagel Gourmet on Meeting Street for campus services by spring 2027.

Preservationists and Sen. Jack Reed say proposed changes to Section 106 risk weakening protections for landmarks like The Breakers and Slater Mill by limiting local input on federal projects + reducing oversight as officials aim to cut regulatory burdens.

DCYF's Voluntary Extension of Care program — which offers financial aid and job coaching for young adults aging out of foster care — has halted admissions.

The agency said the change affects those seeking support until age 21.

A home in Jamestown on Orient Avenue sold for $7,500,000 on Oct.

3, the highest sale among weeklong transactions in Rhode Island — a Newport property sold for $7,100,000 and a Providence home for $3,400,000.

East Providence football revived its triple option offense as Isaac Rodriguez led the Townies to a 40-14 win against Pawtucket Friday, Oct.

2 at East Providence High School amid brief rain, and the team now prepares for a tough matchup in Burrillville next week.

The University of Rhode Island Rams edged the Brown Bears 13-10 on Saturday, Oct.

3 with a game-winning field goal in the Governor’s Cup. The win energized local fans and underscored the tight competition in our regional sports scene.

Burrillville's Broncos trounced regional rival Woonsocket on Oct.

3, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. when Joey Marcoccio took charge of the running game—stepping in for injured Caden Hebert—in a fast-paced Division II showdown.