Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Providence.
Central Falls Food Pantry needs volunteers to set up and distribute food every Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus.
Interested helpers can contact Genesis Mejia (401) 728-5920 to support efforts against local food insecurity.
The No Kings coalition — made up of progressive activists and civil rights groups — is planning several events across Rhode Island on Oct.
17 to encourage voter turnout in the upcoming midterm elections.
Providence firefighters battled a house fire on Bel Air Drive yesterday as 47 firefighters worked to control the blaze - no one was injured.
The Journal is offering a ride that takes locals under the iconic Newport Bridge to reveal its rarely seen underside, giving a fresh view of a familiar landmark.
An architect recalls her family home on Beacon Avenue being demolished during the 1960s highway projects near Hayward Park while current planning efforts have reconnected streets and created parks on reclaimed freeway land.
Her account shows how historical loss blends with the progress reshaping Providence.
Brown's Department of Classics moved into the renovated Horace Mann House on Oct.
5. The four-story building (on George Street) now houses faculty offices, a seminar room, study lounges, and a 5,000-volume classics library while preserving its 1854 charm.
Brown University engineers have developed a microchip that tracks cell movement using electrical capacitance + providing an alternative to optical imaging.
Tested on breast cancer cells and multicellular spheroids, the method may soon help researchers study wound healing and immune response.
High school football week 4 highlights show the best plays among Rhode Island teams, letting local fans enjoy standout moments from the games.
Viewers can watch the clips (including key action in tight matchups) and decide their favorite play.
Providence College coach Bryan Hodgson said Dink Pate, Joseph Pinion and Derek Simpson will miss this weekend’s Boston College closed scrimmage due to pending eligibility decisions — leaving their exhibition game status uncertain, and he added Devin Vanterpool will captain the team against a refreshed Boston College lineup.
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