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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 News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Rhode Island Small Business Village Launches
This summer, Providence Place is launching the Rhode Island Small Business Village — a vibrant marketplace featuring 40+ local artisans and entrepreneurs…
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Two New Priests Ordained in RI
Two new priests, Mateusz Christopher Puzanowski and Vincent Jeremiah Zizza, were ordained Saturday morning at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, marking a…
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McKee’s Re-election Race Crumbles
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s reelection bid is crumbling under mounting pressure: he narrowly missed the Democratic endorsement, lost major city backing…
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Federal Hill Night of Chaos
Federal Hill erupted in chaos early Saturday as cops stormed Twelve Twenty-One Restaurant and Lounge amid a violent brawl, arresting two for disorderly conduct…
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New Canada Lynx Cub Arrives at Zoo
Buttonwood Park Zoo welcomes a new Canada lynx kitten named Hudson, born May 12th, as part of a vital conservation effort. Hudson joins his mom Sylvie, a…
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Global Crises and Controversies
U.S. military strikes Iran over attack on cargo ship, sparking global tensions; Troy residents protest AI surveillance cameras; Venezuela reels from deadly…
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Mayor Calls Out Pride Float Depiction
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley slammed a Pride parade float depicting him as a puppet crushed by a steamroller, calling it violent and unacceptable amid rising…
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Rhode Island Reports First Powassan Case
Rhode Island just confirmed its first Powassan virus case this year — a rare, tick-borne illness — affecting a 60-something man from Providence County who’s…
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Beach Water Safety This Summer
Before you hit the beach this summer, check the water quality—Rhode Island’s health department is warning swimmers that bacteria levels can spike after heavy…
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Rhode Island’s New Ocean Robotics Lab
Rhode Island just unveiled its jaw-dropping new Ocean Robotics Lab — a 32,000-square-foot powerhouse built into a $300 million campus upgrade, funded by…
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JB's Patio Ordered Removed in Legal Battle
A beloved Rhode Island waterfront restaurant is caught in a legal storm after a neighbor sues over zoning and privacy, forcing the owners to dismantle their…
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Ryland Roy Pleads No Contest in Assault Case
A 21-year-old from Connecticut, Ryland Roy, finally got his sentence after a summer 2024 incident where he hit a police officer while fleeing from a gathering…
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Rhode Island's Hidden Soccer Legacy
Rhode Island’s soccer legacy runs deep—thanks to immigrant workers in textile mills who turned Sundays into soccer Sundays, fueled by Massachusetts’ blue laws…
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FanZone Fever Meets Political Race
Over 50,000 fans flooded Providence’s World Cup FanZone, turning the city into a roaring hub of soccer passion — and just as the tournament heats up, so does…
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Fall River Police Station Demolition
The historic Fall River police station on Bedford Street is set to demolish this Monday after being declared an emergency due to severe structural damage and…
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Boston Stadium Express: A Smarter Way to the World Cup
Catch the World Cup without the headache: Boston Stadium Express offers the only direct bus from Providence to Foxborough for just $95 round trip—way cheaper…
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Teen Shot in Branch Avenue Shooting
Teen Shot in Branch Avenue Shooting
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Nicholas Alahverdian's Tragic Fall
Nicholas Alahverdian, known as Nicholas Rossi, has died at 38 after stopping treatment for a pre-existing condition — a death initially reported in 2020 as…
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Life Sentence for Murderer of Pawtucket Salon Owner
A Pawtucket man, Michael Fernandes, has been sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend, Jocelyn DoCouto, a devoted…
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Motorcyclist Injured in Scituate Crash
A serious motorcycle crash in Scituate sent shockwaves through the community yesterday afternoon, when a rider lost control on a curve near Plainfield Pike and…
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Rhode Island Under Drought Watch
Rhode Island’s under its first drought watch since 2022, triggered by a 13-inch rainfall deficit over the past year that’s severely depleted underground…
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The Con Artist Who Faked His Own Death
A Rhode Island con artist turned fugitive, Nicholas Alahverdian, died at 38 in Utah custody—wanted for rape and infamous for faking his own death in 2020 to…
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Cranston's Fountain Fiasco
Cranston, Rhode Island is splurging big time—$173,500 on a new church fountain and $25,000 on a fancy new tree for City Hall, sparking outrage amid budget…
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Block Island Beaches Zero Alcohol
Block Island’s New Shoreham police are cracking down hard on beach alcohol—zero tolerance, no exceptions. Officers will be everywhere, confiscating booze on…
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Trump Warns of Communist Takeover
Trump electrified the Faith and Freedom Coalition with fiery rhetoric, declaring religion’s resurgence in America and slamming Democrats as “hardcore, godless…
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Meet Hudson the Baby Canada Lynx
A baby Canada Lynx named Hudson has just arrived at Buttonwood Park Zoo, born May 12th to parents Sylvie (13) and Hutch (15). Named after Hudson Bay, this…
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Powassan Virus Resurfaces in Rhode Island
Rhode Island reports its first Powassan virus case in 2025 — a 60-something man from Providence County who’s now recovered — as tick season ramps up across New…
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Warwick Bust Seizes Hundreds of Grams of Drugs
Rhode Island State Police pulled off a massive drug bust in Warwick, seizing 411 grams of cocaine, over 60 grams of Adderall, 20 grams of meth, 17 grams of…
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Safe Boating RI and the Live Chart
Safe Boating RI is revolutionizing water safety in Narragansett Bay with real-time tech, community outreach, and bold partnerships—turning boating into a…
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Rhode Island Truck Tolls Restarting
Rhode Island is reviving its long-delayed truck tolling program, picking Quarterhill to manage billing after years of legal setbacks. The state will slash…
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Tragic Crash on Mount Hygeia Road
Tragic Crash on Mount Hygeia Road
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Nicholas Alahverdian Dies in Custody
Nicholas Alahverdian, aka Nicholas Rossi, the Rhode Island man who faked his own death in 2020 and vanished into international intrigue, has died in Utah…
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America’s 250th Birthday Fireworks
America turns 250 and Rhode Island explodes with celebration — from Smithfield’s early fireworks to Bristol’s historic parade, Newport’s harbor blasts, and…
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Haaland vs Mbappé World Cup Clash
The World Cup just got electric as Norway takes on France, featuring a dream clash between rising star Erling Haaland and superstar Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé’s…
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Traffic Crash Closes I-95 West in Seekonk
Traffic chaos erupts on I-95 West near Exit 1 in Seekonk, MA—crash causing major lane closures, possibly lasting hours. Drivers urged to reroute immediately…
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Life Sentence for Pawtucket Murder
A Pawtucket man, Michael Fernandes, faces life in prison plus 40 years after pleading guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend, Jocelyn Docouto, 33, outside her…
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Michael Wagner Steps Down as CEO
Michael Wagner, CEO of Care New England for just over two years, is stepping down next year at age 67 to ease into a chairman role, leaving behind a…
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Foster Intersection Needs Traffic Light
A dangerous intersection in Foster, where Route 101 meets Route 94, has seen multiple crashes—including a recent SUV slamming into a tractor-trailer—sparking…
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From Politician to Prisoner to Dead
Nicholas Alahverdian, the man who faked his own death and vanished for two years before resurfacing in Scotland, has died in Utah custody at 38—after being…
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Fire Ravages Dighton Home, Pets Rescued
Fire Ravages Dighton Home, Pets Rescued
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Michael Wagner Steps Down at Care New England
Michael Wagner, President and CEO of Care New England since 2022, is stepping down to become Chair of the Board — and the search for his successor is already…
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Cranston Home
Early Morning Fire Destroys Cranston Home
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Airport Workers Demand Fair Pay
Airport food and beverage workers at T.F. Green are back on the job—but tensions simmer as they prepare to strike again if Grove Bay Concessions refuses to…
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Golf Balls Hit Homes in North Providence
Golf balls are raining down on North Providence homes, with residents like Felton Messina and Sheri Melo collecting hundreds—and even paying for repairs after…
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Whole Foods Seeksonk Launches Local Impact
Whole Foods just dropped a 40,000-square-foot giant in Seekonk, MA — packed within hours of opening — bringing over a thousand local New England products and…
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Heavy Police Presence on Branch Street
Heavy Police Presence on Branch Street
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Trump, Iran, ISIS and World Cup Chants
The BBC is demanding Trump’s phone records and schedules from November 2020 to January 2021 amid a defamation lawsuit over a Panorama report claiming he…
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Animals Rescued in Dighton House Fire
A house fire in Dighton claimed no human lives but saved a whole crew of pets — guinea pigs, a lizard, and a cat — thanks to heroic firefighters. One responder…