Good morning, Providence.

Brown football held its 22nd Bench Press for Cancer fundraiser on Oct.

15 at College Green near Sayles Hall. The event raised over $16,500 so far for local cancer survivors (a tradition started to honor a player) and drew students, alumni, and staff.

Providence burlesque is thriving as two local shows earned Best of Rhode Island awards; Rhody Q’s Rhody Revue will feature a monthly performance and mentorship at AS220 on Sunday, Oct.

25 at 8pm. Lopez La Lopez and partners are expanding opportunities for local performers.

Opera singer Gigi Mitchell-Velasco embraces the eerie role of Bride of Cthulhu by blending opera+organ+conducting talent in a unique performance coming soon to a Providence venue.

Brown University researcher John Papay said Rhode Island's test scores remain unchanged at 33% in English and 32% in math while Massachusetts' scores declined, narrowing the gap.

Gov. McKee’s goal for matching performance by 2030 faces challenges with classroom instruction and school board readiness.

Researchers at Brown University report that iron-air batteries run on rust and can store renewable energy for up to 100 hours.

The technology could boost long-term grid storage when wind and sun are low.

Brown University scientists found that hunger activates octopamine neurons in fruit flies to form alcohol reward memories + a discovery that may offer clues to human addiction; their study was published on Oct.

15.

Paolino Properties says Providence's old Rialto Theater is unsafe and will be demolished soon.

A recent tour confirmed the interior's deterioration, and demolition is set to begin in the coming weeks.