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Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Providence News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Providence with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From policy developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Providence. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed…
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Providence Shields Polling Places | Providence News
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has issued a bold executive order to fortify polling places against federal interference, centralizing legal review and launching…
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New Bedford Halts Outdoor Water Use | Providence News
New Bedford’s hitting pause on nonessential outdoor water use as Massachusetts braces for a statewide drought—most areas at significant levels, some critical…
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Rhode Island’s Most Wanted Caught | Providence News
Rhode Island’s Most Wanted just got a little shorter—Ronald Fischer, who vanished in 2005 while facing rape charges, has been caught after 20 years on the run…
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Oliver Lewis Intersection Safety Push | Providence News
A tragic bike accident in Franklin, Massachusetts, claimed the life of 15-year-old Oliver Lewis, sparking urgent safety reforms at a dangerous King Street…
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Rhode Island’s Most Wanted Finally Caught | Providence News
A Rhode Island fugitive who vanished in 2005 while on trial for rape has finally been caught—after nearly 20 years on the run. Ronald Fischer, once dubbed a…
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World Cup Success at Gillette | Providence News
FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium pulled off a global spectacle with 447,000 fans across seven matches—proof that massive crowds can be managed with…
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Rhode Island Extends SNAP Produce Incentive | Providence News
Rhode Island’s groundbreaking Eat Well, Be Well program is extending its life, offering SNAP recipients 50 cents back for every dollar spent on fresh produce —…
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Massachusetts Tackles Ticket Prices | Providence News
Massachusetts is about to revolutionize ticket buying with the “Great Divide Act,” a bold new law aimed at slashing inflated prices and fees for concertgoers…
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Jeff Kinney’s Bookstore Revolution | Providence News
Jeff Kinney, creator of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” has turned his hometown of Plainville into a literary and cultural hotspot with his bookstore, An Unlikely…
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Rhode Island Creates New Inspector General | Providence News
Rhode Island is finally getting its own independent inspector general’s office — a long-awaited watchdog with sweeping powers to audit state and local…
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Van Fire on I-95 North | Providence News
Van Fire on I-95 North | Providence News
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Teen Suspect Linked to Bridge Stabbing | Providence News
A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Providence’s iconic pedestrian bridge — the city’s fourth homicide this year. The…
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FCC Votes to Dismantle TV Ownership Limits | Providence News
The FCC is poised to scrap an 80-year-old TV ownership cap, paving the way for Nexstar’s $6.2 billion merger with Tegna — a deal that could reshape U.S…
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Digital Trail in Bridge Battle | Providence News
The Washington Bridge closure legal battle is escalating as contractors demand full access to Governor Dan McKee’s digital communications, claiming the state’s…
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Shekarchi’s Judicial Ambition vs Ethics | Providence News
A legal showdown is heating up in Rhode Island as former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi seeks a spot on the state Supreme Court, but the Ethics Commission says he…
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Arrest Made in Bridge Stabbing Tragedy | Providence News
Providence police arrest a 19-year-old in connection with a fatal stabbing on the pedestrian bridge; victim Gerald Blair, 40, died from multiple stab wounds…
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Trudeau Center Hit by Data Breach | Providence News
A major data breach at the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center was discovered in January—what started as odd network activity on the 29th turned into a serious…
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Retired Rear Admiral Eyes CDC Leadership | Providence News
Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Erica Schwartz, a powerhouse in public health with a stellar military and academic pedigree, is poised to lead the CDC — a role that…
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Jonah Crabs Rise as Lobster Declines | Providence News
Rhode Island fishermen are cashing in on Jonah crabs—once tossed back as bycatch—now a booming alternative to dwindling lobster stocks. With lobster numbers…
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Small Plane Crashes in Curlew Pond | Providence News
Small Plane Crashes in Curlew Pond | Providence News
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New Bedford Bans Nonessential Water Use | Providence News
New Bedford just slapped a citywide ban on nonessential outdoor water use—sprinklers, hoses, you name it—because Massachusetts is officially in drought, and…
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Signature Battle Heads to State Level | Providence News
East Providence’s Board of Canvassers tossed out a ballot-signature complaint against Jessica Beauchaine, sparking outrage from her opponent Chrissy Rossi…
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Union Station Brewery Closes After 29 Years | Providence News
Union Station Brewery, a beloved local staple since 1993, is shutting down for good—marking the end of an era for beer lovers and regulars who’ve watched it…
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Small Plane Crashes in Plymouth Pond | Providence News
Small Plane Crashes in Plymouth Pond | Providence News
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Saint Anthony's Feast Amid Safety Concerns | Providence News
Portuguese American Citizens Club in Portsmouth is set to host Saint Anthony’s Feast — a year after a deadly staircase collapse during a graduation party that…
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Saved by Veterans: The USS Massachusetts Story | Providence News
Once slated for scrap in 1962, the USS Massachusetts—nicknamed “Big Mamie”—was saved by a passionate campaign and now stands as the centerpiece of Battleship…
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Smoke from Canada Affects Rhode Island | Providence News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing Rhode Island, turning skies hazy and orange—and officials are sounding the alarm. This isn’t the first time distant…
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St. Mary's Feast Gets Security Boost | Providence News
Cranston police are ramping up security for the massive St. Mary’s Feast, with new curfews on music and bars, drone surveillance, and heightened patrols to…
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Cliff Walk Repair Stalls Over Ochre Court | Providence News
A historic clash unfolds in Newport, Rhode Island, as state officials push forward with a $23 million Cliff Walk repair project—designed to stabilize the bluff…
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Rhode Island Heat Wave Forces Utility Advocacy | Providence News
As Rhode Island swelters through record-breaking heat, the George Wiley Center is sounding the alarm: utility crisis calls have skyrocketed, with up to 14…
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Motorcyclist Injured in Swansea Crash | Providence News
Motorcyclist Injured in Swansea Crash | Providence News
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Rhode Island Labor Drops McKee Endorsement | Providence News
Rhode Island’s powerful AFL-CIO just dropped a bombshell: they’re not endorsing anyone in the Democratic gubernatorial primary — a major blow to Governor Dan…
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Rhode Island’s Big Win for Families | Providence News
Rhode Island just dropped a major win for families: a permanent Child Tax Credit returning $330 per child to over 70,000 households annually, plus expanded…
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Man Stabbed on Providence Bridge | Providence News
Man Stabbed on Providence Bridge | Providence News
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Healey’s $100M School Boost | Providence News
Governor Maura Healey is rolling out a $100 million investment in Massachusetts public schools—$112 per student—to ease financial strain as districts face…
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Finches in the Garage Finally Gone | Providence News
Finches have been nesting in the North Providence DPW garage for two decades—so much so that workers fed them like feathered roommates. But bird droppings…
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World Cup Brings Global Unity to Boston | Providence News
FIFA’s World Cup is rolling into Boston—Gillette Stadium’s been renamed “Boston Stadium” for the games—and sports anchor Aniekan Okon was there live, capturing…
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Swansea Theater Reopens with Big Plans | Providence News
The shuttered Swansea movie theater is roaring back to life—thanks to new owners Entertainment Luxury Cinemas—bringing big screens, stadium seating, and a full…
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Bee Swarm Rescue in Jamestown | Providence News
When bees swarm into a Rhode Island home—literally—Jim Turenne is the guy who shows up. This beekeeper, known for handling swarms of 20,000 to 30,000 bees…
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Smoke Alert in Rhode Island | Providence News
Rhode Island woke up to a eerie yellow haze from Canadian wildfire smoke, triggering air quality alerts for sensitive groups — especially kids, elders, and…
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Trump Defends ICE Traffic Stops Amid Fatal Shootings | Providence News
Trump pushes back against plans to suspend ICE traffic stops, calling them vital for crime-fighting and warning that halting them would aid criminals — amid…
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Council vs Mayor on Rent Relief | Providence News
Providence City Council is stuck in a tense standoff over emergency rent relief funds already sitting in the budget—Councilman Miguel Sanchez insists on…
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Emergency Cat Adoptathon This Friday | Providence News
Massachusetts’ MSPCA is in a cat adoption crunch—over 350 felines are waiting, and adoptions are down 7% this year. To clear space, they’re hosting a one-day…
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Swansea Gets New Luxury Theater | Providence News
Swansea is getting a major movie upgrade with the arrival of a brand-new luxury theater from Entertainment Luxury Cinemas, set to revive the long-vacant Regal…
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Drunk Driver Kills State Trooper | Providence News
Drunk Driver Kills State Trooper | Providence News
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Paul and Al Call It Quits After 36 Years | Providence News
After 36 years of waking up Rhode Island, legendary radio duo Paul and Al are calling it quits—retiring at the end of August after stepping in as morning show…
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Budlong Pool Finally Opens | Providence News
Budlong Aquatic Center is finally open—after a rain delay that pushed back the debut, the pool’s ribbon-cutting kicked off Wednesday, with official hours…
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Smoke from Wildfires Alters Our Skies | Providence News
The sun’s turned a hazy orange across Rhode Island and Massachusetts — not magic, but smoke from distant wildfires in Minnesota and Canada drifting through the…
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Police Detail After Nightclub Assault | Providence News
Providence’s Board of Licenses just slapped a 90-day police detail on a nightclub after two violent incidents in its parking lot — and less than an hour after…
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Seeking Rhode Island’s Rare Cumberlandite | Providence News
Rhode Island’s rare state rock, Cumberlandite, is a magnetic geological treasure formed billions of years ago from volcanic activity, speckled with white…
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Providence Rent Fund Standoff | Providence News
Providence is locked in a heated standoff over a new $3,000 rental aid program, with the mayor pushing for an emergency launch to prevent evictions, while City…
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Swansea Gets New Movie Theater | Providence News
Swansea is getting a major entertainment upgrade with the arrival of Entertainment Luxury Cinemas — the same company behind popular theaters in Hyannis…
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Musicians Win Noise Battle in Court | Providence News
Vanessa Carlton and John McCauley from Deer Tick just won their high-profile noise lawsuit in Rhode Island, after a crane company’s relentless rumbling…
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Man Stabbed on Providence Bridge | Providence News
A man in his 40s died from a stab wound after an alleged assault on Providence’s pedestrian bridge just before 11 PM Tuesday. Authorities suspect a group of…
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Tractor-Trailer Flip Shuts Down I-95 | Providence News
A tractor-trailer flipped on I-95 south in West Greenwich, shutting down all lanes for two hours and causing major traffic backups—officials remain…
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Fall River Crime Drops Despite Homicides | Providence News
Fall River’s police just released their first mid-year report—and the numbers are surprisingly strong: violent crime down 11%, shootings down 12%, arrests up…
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Paul and Al Celebrate 36 Years | Providence News
Paul and Al celebrate 36 years on the air with their legendary “Morning Show,” built on laughter, rock trivia, and that iconic “Stump the DJ” segment — all…
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Man Stabbed on Pedestrian Bridge | Providence News
Man Stabbed on Pedestrian Bridge | Providence News
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Budlong Pool Reopens After 3-Year Wait | Providence News
After a three-year wait, Cranston’s iconic Budlong Pool is finally reopening this Wednesday — transformed into the Budlong Aquatic Center with a $5.3 million…
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Salisbury Street Scuffle Leaves Injuries | Providence News
A violent brawl erupted in New Bedford Tuesday afternoon on Salisbury Street, leaving two people stabbed and three others injured, including a dog with a…