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2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (567+ words) PROVIDENCE " Heading to Rhode Island for the FIFA World Cup this June? Visitors coming to Rhode Island or locals looking to celebrate their favorite national team will be able to find cuisines from around the globe in Providence, Pawtucket, Central…...

14+ hour, 53+ min ago  (213+ words) BRISTOL, R. I. (WPRI) " An investigation is underway into a fire that destroyed a Bristol apartment building Thursday evening. Bristol Fire Chief Michael De Mello told 12 News firefighters rushed to the Lincoln Avenue building after receiving reports of smoke showing from a…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago  (76+ words) One rainbow crosswalk is located at the intersection of Dorrance Street and Dyer Avenue District Park. The other is at the intersection of Washington and Empire Steets downtown. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Rhode Island pride. One rainbow crosswalk…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (52+ words) Providence police said that early road closures will give locals a chance to adjust to the changes and plan for the expected traffic during peak times. Providence police said that early road closures will give locals a chance to adjust…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (851+ words) As a police civilian oversight authority neared its goal of gaining Providence City Council approval for improved access to police-controlled information, the city's police chief intensified his public criticism on Wednesday, June 3. Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. said a lack of…...

11+ hour, 39+ min ago  (614+ words) PROVIDENCE " The Providence City Council on Thursday unanimously passed an amended ordinance that expands the powers of the civilian-led police oversight board, a move that supporters hope will help bring greater accountability and more efficient civilian oversight to the Providence…...

13+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1024+ words) With its generational pull, Watch Hill is not a market known for constant turnover. When a home of this scale and caliber appears, it feels less like another listing than a rare opening into one of New England's most coveted…...

18+ hour, 1+ min ago  (107+ words) The Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed legislation to allow victims of clergy sex abuse to sue the institutions that failed to protect them. The bill provides a two-year window for victims to. .. Clergy sex abuse bill passes RI Senate on…...

23+ hour, 46+ min ago  (768+ words) Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 50s in Rhode Island using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning…...

22+ hour, 23+ min ago  (960+ words) Daniel Trafford can rattle off dates of Civil War battles and publications down to the month and day without hesitation. But the State House publicist and history buff had no idea Rhode Island lawmakers attempted to prevent the Civil War…...