Daily Briefing: This RIer needs your vote and it's not Gabe Amo or Gerry Leonard

ALSO: 🏈 The NFL season starts tonight. Our sports team over at USA Today takes a stab at some season predictions. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Sep 7 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. After a number of days focused on the 1st Congressional Race it's nice to take a little time, step back and talk about something a little lighter, even if it does involve another vote. Whether it's on the radio to "The Golden Bachelor," By now you've probably heard the song "Golden Hour" by JVKE, but did you know he's a Rhode Island native? The Journal's Katie Landeck has the story about the Cranston native who has taken his performances from the Warwick Mall to Good Morning American and now he's up for an MTV Video Music Award at next week's ceremony. [Sxsw South By Southwest Day 7 Jvke Sed 01] American singer, songwriter and producer Jvke performs at the Inn Cahoots Outdoors, presented by C23 Live, as part of South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 16, 2023. SARA DIGGINS/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Already he's in good company as one of MTV's Push Artists joining the likes of Lizzo and Billie Eilish, and a win would put him in the ranks with fellow pop star Olivia Rodrigo. And while this vote may not carry the same weight as the recently completed CD1 primary, you can make a difference by casting your ballot and choosing him as Push Artist of the Year. Where did JVKE come from and how can you help him win? [Check out Katie's story for the details.]( Never miss a story with a subscription to The Providence Journal. Find our latest offer here. WORTH A READ 🏈 [The NFL season starts tonight.]( Our sports team over at USA Today takes a stab at some season predictions. 🍕 [A Massachusetts pizza place]( sold out of pizza after being called the worst in the nation. 📰 Are you ready for what could be the [hottest temperatures of the year]( [Today's Weather]( ☀️ Partly sunny, very warm and humid with the temperature approaching the record of 96 last reached in 1983. Highs in the mid-90s. TOP STORIES [Top takeaways from the CD1 primary – winners, losers and what's next]( [Amo wins Democratic primary for RI's CD1 seat.]( For the second year running, Rhode Island voters Tuesday delivered a shock in a nationally watched congressional race. [READ MORE]( You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( Advertisement [Polling site at Kilmartin Plaza In Providence]( [Democratic primary for Senate District 1: Bissaillon moving on to face Powell]( Bissaillon had a commanding lead over his three competitors in a slightly crowded race. [READ MORE]( [Daniel Dolan takes the stand. He faces three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and a fourth count of discharging a gun − his .40-caliber pistol — while in the commission of a crime.]( [Pawtucket cop who shot teen now cited for suspicion of DUI]( Police records show Dolan, a resident of Coventry, was stopped on Main Street just after 9 p.m. on Saturday. [READ MORE]( [The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for part of Rhode Island, saying heat indexes, a combination of heat and humidity, should climb into the 90s in inland parts of the state.]( [Heat advisory issued for RI; some schools to close or dismiss early]( The temperature is forecast to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year and the heat index could hit the upper 90s. [READ MORE]( [The Mooring is a classic Newport spot to dine right on the waterfront in the heart of the city by the sea.]( [RI is full of great waterfront restaurants. Vote to choose the best.]( What restaurant do you think offers the best waterfront experience in the state? [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](