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Providence Tackles Aging Water Infrastructure: What It Means for You
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Governor McKee signs bills allowing victims to revive claims against Catholic Church
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Providence Tackles Aging Water Infrastructure: What It Means for You
Providence ramps up efforts to address lead lines, leak-prone pipes and stormwater flooding. What residents need to know and how…
AUG12
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Navigating Providence’s Evolving Housing Market
An overview of current trends in Providence's housing market, including home prices, rental rates, and new developments.
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Providence’s Ongoing Efforts to Enhance Community Well-being
Providence addresses environmental justice, housing, and public safety to improve residents' quality of life.
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New R.I. law ‘will save lives,’ clergy abuse victim says
Jim Scanlan, portrayed as “Kevin from Providence” in the movie “Spotlight,” recounts being raped by a BC High School priest…
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
McAuley Ministries new executive director talks about faith, food, and the future
Rhode Islander Christine McDermott takes the helm of the Providence nonprofit, which helps the community with housing, child care, and…