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RI State Police earlier today arrested a wrong-way on I-95

SCITUATE, RI — Rhode Island State Police early today arrested two people for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including one motorist stopped for driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 in Hopkinton. Also today, in an unrelated incident, troopers seized a gun from a motorist who was allegedly travelling at speeds […]readmore

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Providence City Council Formalizes Support for Paris Climate Accord

PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council on Thursday unanimously approved and cosponsored a resolution introduced by Councilman Luis Aponte (Ward 10) that formalizes the body’s support for the Paris Climate Accord. “Our federal government has chosen to neglect its duty to protect America and the world from the harmful effects of climate change,” said Aponte. […]readmore

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Providence City Council Approves First Passage of Fiscal Year 2018

Fiscally responsible budget streamlines spending, reforms tax penalties, improves quality of life in every Providence neighborhood PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council tonight approved first passage of the $737M city budget for the 2018 fiscal year. The budget is the result of strong collaboration and shared goals between the City Council and Elorza Administration to […]readmore

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Council Overrides Veto of ‘No Smoking’ Ordinance

PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council tonight voted to override Mayor Elorza’s veto of an ordinance that aims to protect the public from secondhand smoke in a dense area of public spaces that comprise Providence’s downtown core. The ordinance was approved by the Council on May 24th and vetoed by Mayor Elorza on June 2nd. […]readmore

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PPD identify suspect wanted in connection to vandalism of the

Providence Police Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Nathan Beaumier, age 25 of Providence, in connection to the vandalism that occurred last week at Big Blue Bug Solutions, 161 O’Connell Street. Beaumier is one of the suspects responsible for vandalizing and spray painting «Nibbles Woodaway» with graffiti. This investigation is ongoing and detectives are […]readmore

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Langevin Statement on the Shooting in Alexandria, Virginia

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding today’s reports of a shooting at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia: “I am shocked and saddened by the news of this horrible and senseless shooting at a Congressional baseball practice in Virginia this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to House […]readmore

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What do baseball and diesel have in common?

DISCOVERY EN ESPAÑOL’S DIESEL BROTHERS TAKE THE MOUND FOR ALL STAR TWO-PART MLB-THEMED SPECIAL The new episodes feature Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera and former players Pedro Martínez and Carlos Peña. Miami, Florida, June 13, 2017 – What do baseball and diesel have in common? The answer is a DIESEL BROTHERS special, coming to the Discovery […]readmore

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Woonsocket Property Revaluation Underway

WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The City of Woonsocket has announced that the 2017 property revaluation is underway and will continue through the end of the calendar year. The purpose of the revaluation project is to update all real property values in the City, using sales and market data. Northeast Revaluation Group, LLC, a Rhode Island based revaluation […]readmore

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RWU Performing Arts center hosts two plays as part of

30th anniversary season will feature productions of “Quake” and “The Lesson” BRISTOL, R.I., June 13, 2017 ­­– The Roger Williams University’s Performing Arts Center will host two public theater productions as part of the annual Barn Summer Playhouse series. Beginning in June, RWU Associate Professor of Theatre Robin D. Stone will direct “The Lesson,” by […]readmore