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Providence, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in Providence, RI include 02904, 02901, and 02940. More Providence information.

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1 hr ago | Go Local

Unclear on Increased Payments to Providence

At its winter meeting the Corporation of Brown University approved a 3.2-percent increase in the operating budget for the 2013 fiscal year.

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3 hrs ago | The Providence Journal

Several hurt in two Providence rollovers

The first happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Chalkstone and River Avenues.

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7 hrs ago | The Providence Journal

Woman hit by car in Providence; driver arrested on DWI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A woman was rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning after being struck by a car in Providence.

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11 hrs ago | The Providence Journal

What's happening Feb. 10: Go Red For Women luncheon in Providence

* At 12 p.m., Interrupt II Studio, a gathering of electronic writers, artists and performers, opens in Providence.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

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House Approves Soldiers and Veterans Bills

The House of Representatives today passed three bills sponsored by Raymond E. Gallison Jr.

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Deseret News

Ill. man gets 3 years in erectile pump case

An Illinois man was sentenced Friday by a federal judge in Rhode Island to more than three years in prison for shipping unwanted penis enlargers to diabetes patients as part of a larger fraud scheme that prosecutors say bilked $2.2 million from Medicare over four years.

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Patch.com

Snow Forecast For Saturday; Road Crews Gear Up

A Local road crews are getting ready for an expected three - to five-inch snowfall that the i»¿National Weather Service announced will begin overnighti»¿ and continue into Saturday.

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Fox News

Teen weight loss program shows some benefit

A low-key, long term approach to teen weight loss produced modest benefits in a clinical trial, Australian researchers report, though a version of the program that added texts and emails didn't help kids slim down any further.

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The Providence Journal

Providence restaurant owner charged with DUI after woman found dead near Rt. 95

A Cranston man was arraigned Friday on a driving under the influence charge for an early morning Jan.

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The Providence Journal

Providence teen among 2 charged in fight at Vt. Job Corps center

Two students at a federal Job Corps center in Vermont have been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a fight that injured another student.

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WLNE-TV Providence

Snowman Prank Banned in Providence

A local prank has turned into a Youtube sensation. Frosty's evil twin, Freaky the Snowman, scares unsuspecting people in Providence.

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Go Local

Rhode Island's Worst-Funded Local Health Plans

Ten communities combine to make up nearly 85 percent of the $3.5 billion unfunded liability for municipal other post-employment benefits in Rhode Island, an amount some experts say could force cities and towns across the state to go belly up.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

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Side of the Rhode: Who's Hot and Who's Not in RI Politics?

Peter Kilmartin -> It's not the perfect deal, but kudos to the Attorney General for signing on to the multi-billion dollar settlement agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage companies.

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WLNE-TV Providence

Evening of Celebration In Providence, How To Fix City Is Theme

What was supposed to be an evening celebrating Providence and taking pride in the capital city turned into a brainstorming session about how to save the city from its massive money problems.

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Turnto10.com

Soup kitchen held in State House Rotunda

Homeless advocates serve lunch at the Rhode Island State House at a new weekly soup kitchen on Thursday, Feb.

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Go Local

5 Weekend Musts: Mary Poppins at PPAC + More

A spellbinding performance of song, dance, and costume, Mary Poppins is sure to please everyone.

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Patch.com

Water Authority Names New Chief

The Bristol County Water Authority has a new executive director. Pamela Marchand, most recently the chief engineer and general manager of the Providence Water Supply Board, was approved unanimously by the water authority board at its meeting Wednesday evening, Feb.

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WHJJ-AM Providence

Mass. man set to change plea in RI cigarette case

A Massachusetts man accused of bringing contraband cigarettes into Rhode Island as part of scheme that authorities say cost the Ocean State $5.7 million in tax revenue is set to change his plea.

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WJAR-TV

Johnston, Providence parishes to change priests

There will be a change in leadership at St. Rocco's in Johnston and Holy Ghost in Providence.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

WJAR-TV

Villanova rallies big in 74-72 win over Providence

His jersey had a different number. His last name was stripped from the back. By the time Providence squandered every bit of its 19-point lead, the Friars didn't need a new scorecard to tell who was doing the damage.

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