Annika Singh

Annika Singh is The Herald’s tech chief and a metro editor from Singapore. She covers crime, justice and local politics, but mainly she stands in line for coffee and looks up answers every time she attempts a crossword.

A picture frame of a smiling girl sits on top of bouquets of flowers.

University News

‘Everyone valued what she said’: In memory of Ella Cook

By Annika Singh | January 23

Cook cared deeply about meaningful conversation and her Christian faith.

University News

Paxson announces Brown police chief on leave, new security initiatives following mass shooting

By Annika Singh | December 22

The University will continue implementing rapid response security measures and commission two external reviews of campus security.

University News

One night under lockdown on College Hill

By Annika Singh | December 20

The Herald interviewed students about their experiences sheltering in place across campus.

A police car drives across a snowy intersection.

University News

Suspect in Brown shooting found dead, officials announce

By Annika Singh, Ian Ritter, Michelle Bi and Alejandro Ruiz | December 18

Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national and former Brown graduate student, was identified as the suspect.

Photo of President Paxson speaking at a podium. To the left is Mayor Brett Smiley. Behind her is Providence Chief of Police Oscar Perez.

Metro

Law enforcement presents new footage of shooting suspect in Tuesday press conference

By Annika Singh and Ian Ritter | December 16

In a press conference, officials shared new footage of the mass shooting suspect.

Photo of two framed photos atop bouquets of flowers. In the photo on the left is Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov ’29, who is smiling and wearing a graduation regalia. In the photo on the right is Ella Cook, also smiling at the camera.

University News

University confirms Ella Cook ’28, Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov ’29 as victims killed in Saturday’s shooting

By Maya Nelson and Annika Singh | December 16

The two students are remembered for their kindness and courage, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 wrote.

Photo of six FBI agents sweeping through snow with their feet in front of a white house, with some agents kneeling, brushing snow away from foliage with their hands.

Metro

Manhunt continues as officials release new footage, photos showing unknown suspect

By Annika Singh and Ian Ritter | December 15

At a Monday press conference, authorities shared new videos and photos of a suspect.

A group of people on a gondola during a full WaterFire lighting on Nov. 1, 2025. One person lights a brazier with a torch, while others add wood to the pile.

Metro

Behind the scenes of WaterFire

By Maya Nelson, Annika Singh, Talia Egnal, Michelle Bi and Sophia Wotman | December 4

Amid the installation’s financial challenges, The Herald spoke to WaterFire organizers, staffers, vendors and performers at the Nov. 1 full lighting.

A group of people in front of a podium outside the courthouse. Signs reading "No more ice."

Metro

Over 100 demonstrators protest immigration enforcement after reports of ICE on College Hill

By Annika Singh | November 21

The protest took place after Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily detained a 16-year-old.

Metro

Jill Davidson ’89 wins Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

By Annika Singh | November 4

Davidson campaigned on a commitment to Providence public schools, climate action and housing reform.

A photo of Mayor Brett Smiley behind a cluster of microphone.

A press conference is being hosted in a library. Bookshelves line the back wall, and in front of them, local students and teachers sit and hold up posters saying "ARISE," "Our History, Our Schools, Our Future," and "Providence Youth Student Movement."

‘Everyone valued what she said’: In memory of Ella Cook

Paxson announces Brown police chief on leave, new security initiatives following mass shooting

One night under lockdown on College Hill

Suspect in Brown shooting found dead, officials announce

Law enforcement presents new footage of shooting suspect in Tuesday press conference

University confirms Ella Cook ’28, Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov ’29 as victims killed in Saturday’s shooting

Manhunt continues as officials release new footage, photos showing unknown suspect

Behind the scenes of WaterFire

Over 100 demonstrators protest immigration enforcement after reports of ICE on College Hill

Jill Davidson ’89 wins Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

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