Good morning, Providence.

The Bike to the Beach charity ride from Woonsocket to Newport brought hundreds together as riders completed a 144-mile route across Rhode Island's longest bike paths this summer.

The event showcased community spirit and lasting friendships.

After Wednesday's drawing produced no winners, the Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $674 million with a cash value of $283.9 million.

Players can buy tickets online and try their luck in Saturday, Oct. 24’s drawing.

Airbnb is changing its guidelines so guests in Rhode Island will face fewer checkout chores when the new rules take effect Friday, Nov.

20. Hosts cannot require tasks like stripping beds or washing dishes — all clear house rules must be shown at booking.

BabyCenter released its 2026 ranking of popular baby names with Noah and Olivia topping the lists and Eliana rising to No.2, while names are getting longer and styles inspired by hockey and Greek mythos are emerging.

Local trends echo national shifts & blend modern with vintage influences.

David Lee Black & Natalie Hogan started a drum troupe that grew from an informal COVID park session to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with 38 performers, offering Providence residents a creative way to connect & share art.

Brown third-year medical student Benjamin Katz uses his camera to document patients' challenges by capturing diabetic amputees' experiences in the Solomon Islands and refugee portraits in Providence.

He plans to expand his global health project with new research funding next year (a key part of Brown’s humanistic approach).

On Thursday, Patricio Pinto appeared on 12 News This Morning to explain his plans for East Providence; he said he would address key issues + boost public services if elected mayor.

On Oct. 22, a judge dismissed claims that tenants defamed landlord Jeffrey Butler after a TikTok video circulated showing his mugshot with a disparaging caption - the ACLU announced the decision as a win for tenant rights.

Paolino Properties demolished the former Rialto Theater building on Mathewson Street after officials granted emergency permission due to its poor condition + the owner plans to sell the lot.

The St. Raphael girls soccer team won a 3-2 match against unbeaten Scituate on Wednesday, Oct.

21 in Pawtucket (a key result ahead of the playoffs) and the Spartans will host a quarterfinal next week.