Providence Journal

Sept. 15, 2026, 6:57 a.m. ET The Tampa Bay Rays have clinched a playoff spot but have not yet secured the American League East title. With 13 games left, the Rays hold a 3.5 game lead over the second-place New York Yankees. Depending on the season's outcome, the Rays could play in the Wild Card series or earn a bye to the ALDS. It won't be an easy road for the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the American League East.

Watch how David Allyn created tiles for the Riverwalk Mural Project David Allyn is one of 14 artists who are contributing to the Providence Riverwalk Mural Project.

Fresh water anywhere? That's the idea behind PetSafe's new HydroSphere Cordless Fountain. The rechargeable design lets pet parents ditch the cords while helping pets stay hydrated. Sept. 15, 2026, 6:09 a.m. ET PetSafe's new cordless pet fountain solves a common problem for cat and dog owners Pet owners looking for a cleaner, more flexible way to keep their pets hydrated now have a new option.

Sept. 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m. ET High school football is back! The action on the field, the marching bands, the concessions stands or food trucks, the student sections rooting for their teams all make for some special Friday nights (or Thursday nights, or Saturday afternoons) around the Ocean State this time of year.

With more than a dozen locations and music venues celebrating Providence artists, and 41 RIPTA buses needing detours, here's your guide to downtown's signature festival. Sept. 15, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Providence's PVDFest returns September 18-19 with extended hours until 10 p.m. Headliners include New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia and New York salsa band La Excelencia. The festival is expected to draw nearly 50,000 attendees and generate close to $2 million in economic impact.

Two social service professionals, familiar with providing the right supports to freshly traumatized children and families, texted each other as they geared up to respond to the mass shooting at Brown University. "I wanted her to tell me it wasn't real," recalls Liz Gledhill.

Debris from crumbling tile blows in the river's breeze along the Providence Riverwalk as signs fade in the blazing sun and plaques tarnish, becoming unreadable.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 15, a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture and history. The celebration began with a declaration by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 that called for a recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Two decades later, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan made it into a month-long celebration. Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept.

The state said its assessment with FEMA validated $19 in damages from the blizzard Sept. 15, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET Rhode Island's congressional delegation is questioning the denial of $19 million in federal disaster aid after a 2026 blizzard. The delegation has asked federal agencies to preserve all records related to the state's rejected request. Lawmakers allege the denial may have been political, citing reports that the Trump administration overrode agency recommendations for Democratic states.

The New England Patriots are coming back to Gillette Stadium after a summer dominated by FIFA's World Cup. On Sept. 20, 2026, the Patriots will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers for a match-up after a crushing away game loss against the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl LX champions. For Week 2, the New England team will be back on home turf. For the 2026-2027 season, Patriots fans with season tickets can look forward to eight games at the Foxborough Stadium.