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Providence, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in Providence, RI include 02904, 02901, and 02940. The median home price in Providence is $154,900 which is roughly $77/per square foot. More Providence information.

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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Raging Mad; Alibi Needs Alibi

Hulk Smash? Getting arrested is an incredibly angering experience for some. For one New Jersey man, the rage that followed his arrest could be described asa€¦Hulk-ish ? Smithfield police arrested a 21-year-old man on DUI charges after he had allegedly crashed his car into a tree.

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7 hrs ago | Patch.com

Finalists Picked for First Judge of Barrington Municipal Court

Two finalists for Barrington's first Municipal Court judge were interviewed by the Town Council this week - one is expected to be named to the position on June 3. Francis "Frank" Connor and Dean Robinson, attorneys who live in Barrington, went before the Town Council on Monday evening.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Go Local

James Clayton Sattel's RI Views: East Providence

Photographer James Clayton Sattel is passionate about Rhode Island, particularly those shores, crags, and vistas of his home island: Aquidneck.

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Patch.com

City Won't Turn Off Any More Streetlights

East Providence will soon get a little bit darker - but not as dark as originally expected.

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SFGate

2nd man charged after assault on Brown athlete

A Connecticut Marine accused in an assault that left a Brown University basketball player with severe head injuries acted in self-defense, his attorney said Friday.

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Patch.com

Alleged Robber: It Wasn't Me, I was Having Sex

A 33-year-old Providence man is facing first-degree robbery charges after he allegedly on May 6 told a clerk at Kattan's Market that "I swear on my father I'll shoot you if you don't give me the money," police said.

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The Providence Journal

New bicycle route connects Providence and East Providence

A new bicycle route to connect to the East Bay Bike Path via the Henderson Bridge opened Friday, which marks Bike to Work Day.

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Patch.com

5 Things to Know About This Weekend

Here are five things you should know about for this weekend in and around East Providence: Mostly to partly sunny all weekend with temperatures topping out in the high to mid 60s.

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Examiner.com

Boston weather forecast for May 17, 2013

Forecast discussion: Once a cold front moved offshore, warmer air from the south was able to move into Providence on Thursday.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

5 Things to Know About Today

Here are five things you should know about today in East Providence: Sunny and warmer with a high temperature of around 76 degrees.

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Patch.com

'Townie Project' Gearing Up for E. P. High School Gym Restoration

The "Townie Project" wants your help. You can have a lot of fun while lending a hand and digging into your wallet.

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WLNE-TV Providence

North Providence student killed in bike crash

TV reports that Justin Santiago was killed late Wednesday. School officials announced the death over the public address system on Thursday morning.

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HipHopDx

[News] araabMUZIK Forced To Cancel Tour Dates Following Shooting

In the beginning of the month it was revealed that Providence, Rhode Island producer/performer araabMUZIK was reportedly shot in an attempted robbery in his hometown.

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The Providence Journal

Suspect uses scissors to hold up Providence store

Deputy Chief Thomas F. Oates III said a man entered the Cumberland Farms at 1297 Broad St.

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Patch.com

What's Going Rate For Lawn Service in East Providence?

How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

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Go Local

INVESTIGATION: Fire Districts Break Property Tax Cap

More than half the fire districts in Rhode Island exceeded the statewide property tax cap at least once in the last three years, according to new data obtained from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council.

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Go Local

5 Weekend Musts: Stomp! in Providence + More

Friday-Saturday The British-born percussion sensation, Stomp , has made its way across the pond and will be performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center this weekend.

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Wed May 15, 2013

NBC Connecticut

Vernon Man Charge in Assault on RI College Student

Tory Lussier, 25, was arrested Wednesday in connection with an assault on a Brown University basketball player in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Examiner.com

Providence weather forecast for May 16, 2013

Forecast discussion: After partly cloudy skies this morning, a warm front brought increasing clouds in the morning and some scattered showers through Providence in the afternoon.

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WLNE-TV Providence

Will Rhode Island's Sales Tax Be Abolished?

Every year thousands of people in the Ocean State cross to places such as Seekonk, Massachusetts, to save money because of a lower sales tax.

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