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North Providence Woman Arrested for Arson After Fireworks Incident

News Summary Gayleen Williams, a 55-year-old resident of Spring Villa Apartments, was arrested for first-degree arson after a fireworks incident.…

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Providence Welcomes ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’

News Summary 'Back to the Future: The Musical' is set to take the stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center.…

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Providence Revives Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ Musical

News Summary The Wilbury Theatre Group is bringing back the musical 'American Idiot,' based on Green Day's acclaimed concept album.…

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WaterFire Faces Financial Challenges in Providence

News Summary Providence's iconic WaterFire event is experiencing significant financial challenges, leading to potential changes as the organization seeks increased…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Providence

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to lay off 125 employees in Providence due to the cancellation of its VX-264 program…

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Providence City Council to Decide on Lauro School Lease

News Summary The Providence City Council is poised to approve a significant lease proposal for the abandoned Carl G. Lauro…

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Providence Teachers Union and School District Reach Tentative Agreement

News Summary Providence has reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Providence Teachers Union, focusing on wage increases…

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Providence Schools and Teachers Union Reach Tentative Contract

News Summary The Providence Public School District and the Providence Teachers Union have come to a tentative agreement on a…

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Rhode Island Colleges Showcase Diverse Admission Rates

News Summary Rhode Island's colleges display a wide range of admission rates for prospective students, from Brown University's highly selective…

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Brown University Student Highlights Administrative Bloat

News Summary Alex Shieh, a Brown University sophomore, testified before Congress about the issue of administrative bloat at the institution,…

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