Daily Briefing: Top stories from The Providence Journal

Stay on top of everything happening this weekend. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Sep 23 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Welcome to The Providence Journal's weekend Daily Briefing. The full weekday Daily Briefing will return on Monday. Keep up with all the weekend's [top news here]( and find all the latest happening in [high school sports here](. Skip the paywall and subscribe to The Providence Journal. [Find our latest deal here](. TOP STORIES [Harborside Inn's fire suppression system faulty, wrongfully tagged 'compliant']( [Flames are seen coming out of the roof of the Harborside Inn on Block Island as fire crews battle the blaze.]( The report, issued by the state fire marshal's office, alleges possible "gross malpractice and/or incompetence" by the technician who inspected the system. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [PROVIDENCE, RI -- 3/3/2019 Photo taken from the Point Street Bridge looks toward the skyline of Providence.]( [Rental housing registry, fees, inspections proposed in Providence]( The Providence City Council is considering a database of rental units and a plan to inspect them every four years. [READ MORE]( [Cranston West Falcons keeper, Oceanna Orlandi sails through the air to get in front of an Avengers goal kick in the second half.]( [For Cranston West keeper Oceanna Orlandi, zero is a beautiful number]( Orlandi made five saves for her third shutout in four league matches to begin 2023. [READ MORE]( [Erin Achenbach, head florist and farmer at What Cheer Flower Farm in Providence, stands amid dahlias at the farm.]( [Here's which RI spot Reader's Digest named one of the Nicest in America]( “We want to find everyday people who go out of their way to help out a neighbor and lift up a community." [READ MORE]( [The Mohegan Bluffs are large clay cliffs about 150 feet high, located on the southern shore of Block Island.]( [Police chief on Block Island submits resignation]( Lynch came to the Block Island department following the tumultuous summer of 2022, during which a brawl broke out at Ballard's and spilled onto the ferry. [READ MORE]( Advertisement You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( 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](