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Tuesday, November 10

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Foulkes assembles transition team, talks issues, gets emotional about homeless

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Providence historic preservation group warns federal bill could limit public’s say in development

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East Providence food drive controversy highlights food insecurity

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RI tax revenue on track to top forecast by $109 million

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Florida and Rhode Island cities move to divest from Israeli bonds

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Providence Built a Winning Movement to Divest From Israel

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Federal Prisoner Sentenced To 2 Years For Scheming To Sneak Drugs Into Rhode Island Detention Center

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National Retailer With RI Store Files For Bankruptcy

The Providence JournalNov 10

CAROL K. DIPRETE Obituary

Monday, November 9

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Bank of America awards $400K to Providence Public Library, LISC Rhode Island

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Rhode Island Energy launches program to help customers save on electric bills

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Sunday, November 8

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Joseph T. Grant III Obituary

Saturday, November 7

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The Washington Bridge Rebuild Project

Thursday, November 5

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Classical High School (Providence, RI) Football

Wednesday, November 4

NPRNov 4

Another young Democratic Socialist mayor: David Morales wins in Providence, R.I.

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Tuesday, November 3

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Thursday, October 29

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Sunday, October 25

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Rhode Island educators celebrated at WaterFire Providence

Saturday, October 24

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Friday, October 23

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Providence postal worker accused of stealing guns from the mail

Thursday, October 22

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Providence asks retired federal judge for outside legal analysis on Question 7

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Meet the candidates: Patricio Pinto for East Providence mayor

Saturday, October 17

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Thursday, October 15

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