Good morning, Providence.

Providence officers Corey Nichols and Gerry Kue surprised a 12-year-old by gifting him a new bicycle after his was stolen last week—using resources from the Community Engagement Bureau to brighten his day while the investigation continues.

Pottery Barn Kids is running a Halloween sale with discounts up to 60% off on costumes for kids and matching family sets today (Providence shoppers can visit the store or its website to snag deals before stocks run out).

Rhode Island’s only 110 Grill permanently closed off Fountain Street in Providence after operating for several years, with RAVentures Hospitality Group’s Rob Luzzi confirming the decision.

Spirit Halloween has opened three seasonal pop-up stores in Rhode Island today, including two in Warwick and one in North Kingstown, while Spooky Town and Lovecraft Arts & Sciences expand the Halloween scene in Attleboro and Providence by repurposing empty retail spaces.

Providence’s Federal Hill landmark is set to receive repairs after decades of New England storms, and Target 12 uncovered the original 1970s blueprints and spoke with the architect's family — clarifying a long-running debate on whether the archway shows a pineapple, pinecone or hand grenade.

On Monday, Oct. 12, Rhode Island marks both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, while neighboring states like Vermont and Maine observe only Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Locals can reflect on what these celebrations mean for heritage & community ties.

Brown University MPA/MPH student Aidan Choi built on his 2024 'The Move on Chinatown' project to spark dialogue and support vulnerable residents; he now works with the People, Place and Health Collective to expand outreach for new Medicaid requirements, and his comic on Chinatown history is preserved at John Hay Library (linking art with policy).

RIDOT will begin weekend overnight closures of Interstate 95 at the Route 10 interchange in Providence and Cranston starting Friday, Oct.

16. Motorists should use alternate routes like Interstate 295 or Route 10 as lane closures begin after 10 p.m. and roads reopen by 7 a.m. over three weekends.

At Rhode Island Hospital, Lisa Ricci donated her kidney to her husband Giovanni three days before their 20th wedding anniversary — the couple later renewed their vows while recovering together.

Providence Journal has announced nominees for Boys Soccer Player of the Week with online voting ending Saturday night as only online votes count.

Nominees include last week’s winner Kasey Poplaski, Noah Albaret, Gavin Antonio, Jaxon Harris, Will Harris and Michael Ogunmola, each recognized for strong play.

Providence residents can vote on the Week 4 Football Player of the Week, featuring strong plays from local nominees like Ethan Archambeault, Edson DePina, Calvin Hill, Joe Marcoccio, and Nick Staford.

Voting opens at 9 a.m. Monday + runs through Friday, with the winner announced next week.

Online voting is live for the Providence Journal Girls Soccer Player of the Week, and last week's honor went to Mila Falcone of La Salle after a 3-0 win; nominees include players (Ponaganset, Cranston East, St. Raphael, North Kingstown, East Greenwich) with votes accepted online until Saturday night.

High school cheer teams are competing in an online poll that started Oct.

5, and voters help select which squads advance to the quarterfinal round today; the winning team will celebrate with a pizza party at Francesco's Pizzeria.