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Schools ·
Providence superintendent to step down Nov. 18
School Board president Ty'Relle Stephens said Superintendent Javier Montañez's final day in the position will be Nov. 18.
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DevelopingTransit & Streets ·
Crash involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in Providence on Friday
Rhode Island State Police said a crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-95 South in Providence Friday morning caused delays and left one person seriously injured.
Public Safety ·
Man critically injured in stabbing at Cranston apartment complex
Cranston police said a man remains in critical condition after being stabbed in an apartment complex parking lot Friday afternoon.
Public Safety ·
Providence police investigate shots fired at Colfax Street home
Providence police are investigating after shots were fired at a home on Colfax Street early Friday morning.
Public Safety ·
Providence Place requires adult supervision for minors
The new management of Providence Place mall announced an enhanced security program on Thursday that requires adult supervision for minors.
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Public Safety ·
Providence police arrest 22-year-old in postal worker robbery
Providence police arrested a 22-year-old man accused in an armed robbery of a postal worker on Thursday.
Public Safety ·
Man injured in alleged hatchet attack in Providence
Providence police said a man was injured in a reported hatchet attack Thursday afternoon. An investigation is underway.
Public Safety ·
Providence police arrest man accused of slashing vehicle tires
Providence police arrested a man accused of slashing tires and vandalizing nearly two dozen vehicles in the Delaine Street area.
Public Safety ·
East Providence police arrest driver after crash, chase
East Providence police said a man was arrested Thursday after fleeing from police and crashing into three vehicles.
City Hall ·
Cranston residents raise concerns about Garden City dirt piles
Residents told the Cranston City Council about large dirt piles at Garden City Center. Residents say wind carries dirt into the neighborhood, coating cars, homes and windows.
Weather & Environment ·
Rhode Island DEM revisits its odor rules
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management began revisiting its odor rules in 2023, after a community-scale air toxics study near the Port of Providence.
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Safety
Public Safety ·
Cranston driver faces DUI charge after car wash crash
Cranston police said a man faces a DUI charge after his vehicle struck a utility pole and a car wash Friday morning.
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Public Safety ·
Pedestrian injured after struck by vehicle in Woonsocket
A pedestrian was injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Woonsocket.
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Public Safety ·
Woonsocket man indicted on online harassment charges
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said a Woonsocket man was indicted Wednesday on charges related to online harassment of a Boston woman.
Public Safety ·
Pickup driver suffers minor injuries after rollover in Providence
A pickup driver suffered minor injuries after a collision on Route 6 around 8:30 a.m. sent the truck rolling over several times and over a guardrail.
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Public Safety ·
Lightning-sparked fire destroys Woonsocket volunteer's family shed
A fire started by a lightning strike destroyed the family shed of a Woonsocket non-profit leader and volunteer, and the community is rallying to help.
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Business
Business & Economy ·
Pawtucket leaders demand Hasbro apology over CEO's remarks
City leaders in Pawtucket are demanding an apology from Hasbro over remarks about the city by its CEO in a recent interview, according to WPRI 12.
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City Life
Schools ·
Johnston Elementary reorganizes recess after student altercations
Johnston Elementary School has reorganized recess and is strengthening student supervision after several student altercations, the Superintendent said.
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Culture & Events ·
Trinity Rep begins 50th season of A Christmas Carol
Trinity Repertory Company is starting its 50th season of A Christmas Carol.
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Schools ·
Walter Gilmore has been Silver Spring crossing guard for seven years
Walter "Stubby" Gilmore has been a crossing guard at Silver Spring Elementary School in East Providence for the past seven years.
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Around Town ·
Class ring lost in Puget Sound 47 years ago is returned
A St. Raphael Academy class ring lost in Washington's Puget Sound nearly 47 years ago has been returned to its owner, a Pawtucket graduate.
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- Providence Teachers to Picket Over Cold Classrooms and Blown Fuses
- Introducing Providence Mayor-elect David Morales
- 75% of Providence voters approve ordinance to divest from ethnic cleansing, illegal military occupation, apartheid, and genocide