Brown’s New Chapter Amid Storms and Shifts | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Brown University’s President Christina Paxson is stepping down after a long tenure, signaling a major Ivy League transition. Meanwhile, Southern New England braces for severe weather—with thunderstorms and canceled ferry service—so stay alert. In legal news, Todd Blanche may become Rhode Island’s permanent AG amid funding cancellations, while police face resistance over Flock camera installations. A local business in Attleboro shut down after a crash, but Providence’s Union Station Brewery is bidding farewell with a historic auction. Nationally, millions are turning to digital platforms for…