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Providence, Rhode Island

Population: 173,618

Founded in 1636, Providence's nickname of "The Renaissance City" stems from both its economic revival and its seamless incorporation of modern structures with historic sites. Art Deco towers from the 20th century rise up next to highly ornamented Victorian and stately Federal-style buildings from the 1800s. Seven colleges and universities, including the prestigious Brown University, have their campuses in Providence, giving it a college-town feel. The best area for culture and nightlife is downtown Providence, known as Downcity, where the famed Trinity Repertory Company puts on theatrical productions and the Dunkin' Donuts Center hosts popular athletic games. During specific summer nights, the public art display WaterFire captivates thousands as one hundred floating bonfires, accompanied by music, light up the riverfront.
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North Providence PD make arrest in sexual assault case

WLNE-TV Providence - Sat Nov 07

Shortly before noon, North Providence PD responded to a robbery/sexual assault in progress.

By the numbers: R.I. arrests for driving on suspended license

Providence Journal - Sat Nov 07

It's difficult to track how many people are arrested for driving on suspended or otherwise inactive licenses - and even more difficult to learn how many multiple offenders are out there because the state Department of Motor Vehicles' computer database is old and not easily searchable for such data.

Some immigrants in Central Falls are afraid to give info to the government

Providence Journal - Sat Nov 07

On any given street corner of this struggling city, you might hear people speaking English, Spanish, Creole, K'iche, or Portuguese, lending truth to a sign at the city's border, "Welcome to Central Falls - The Whole World in One Square Mile." Until recently, Central Falls held a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" claim as the smallest, most densely ...

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