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Throwback: Providence Place Mall opened 27 years ago

(WJAR) — It was 27 years ago when the Providence Place mall opened. The big celebration took place on August 20, 1999. The mall has changed a lot since then, most notably anchor store Nordstrom was replaced by Boscov's. NBC 10’s Dyana Koelsch covered the celebration.
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Karah Bailey tackles reading assignment with local children

Our Karah Bailey had a chance to read to some local children on Wednesday. A reading event with the Salvation Army was held at Tasca in Cranston. Karah read part of "The Weighty Word Book," which teaches kids how to use and remember complex words. The children from Pawtucket learned...
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Crash involving E-bike leads to arrest of 33-year-old man in Johnston

(WJAR) — A crash involving an E-bike in Johnston led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man on Wednesday. Crews responded around 8:00 p.m. to the area of 780 Hartford Avenue for the crash. Investigators say a vehicle was traveling east on Hartford Avenue and was attempt to enter...
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Jeffrey Osborne’s celebrity golf fundraiser returns Sept. 14

Grammy nominated R&B singer-songwriter and Providence native Jeffrey Osborne will bring his "Celebrity Classic" fundraiser back to Rhode Island for its 14th year in September.
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Rhode Island could save $51M — by failing to fix SNAP

A federal formula creates an unusual incentive as Rhode Island races to improve its troubled food-stamp program.
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ICE: Bristol County Sheriff Heroux Released Habitual Criminal Illegal Alien Charged with Vehicular Homicide

ICE Boston arrested Heriton Da Silva Aredes, a previously removed criminal illegal alien from Brazil, during targeted operations Aug. 6 in Taunton. Aredes’ criminal history includes past convictions for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, using a motor vehicle without authority, refusal to
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Flock camera scrutiny ramps up across RI, Mass.

One by one, cities and towns across Rhode Island and Massachusetts are scrutinizing their police department's use of automated license plate readers.
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Man shot in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Woonsocket police said a man was injured in a shooting on Wednesday. According to police, the incident occurred in the area of Rathbun and East School streets. The victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with a gunshot wound, officials said. Authorities did not immediately...
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6 displaced in Fall River residence fire

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Fall River fire officials said around six people were displaced and a dog died in a residential fire on Wednesday. According to officials, firefighters received a report of a fire at a residence on Dussault Street. Firefighters observed smoke coming from a second-floor window...
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One Cop Against the Grid: The Detective Who Blew the Whistle on America’s Largest...

Pawtucket cop Noel Pichardo spoke out against Flock Safety's license plate cameras and lost his job. His story sparked a nationwide debate on police surveillance.

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