New Partnership Announced for Failing Providence Schools
The Rhode Island Foundation announced Tuesday morning that it will make a grant of $100,000 to support the creation of United Providence , a unique labor-management compact between the Providence Public School District and the Providence Teachers Union, AFT Local 958.
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New Partnership Announced for Failing Providence Schools
38 Studios to release 1st video game
Curt Schilling's 38 Studios set to release first video game Tuesday at midnight.
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RI Gov. calls for new taxes, more school spending
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee made his pitch for new taxes on restaurant meals, pet grooming, car washes and taxi fares Tuesday, saying higher taxes on discretionary spending is the best way to rescue struggling cities and schools as the nation's smallest state struggles to escape its economic doldrums.
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Funeral arrangements set for former RI Gov. Garrahy
Funeral arrangements have been set for former Rhode Island Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy. The 81-year-old Garrahy died on Tuesday at a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla. Garrahy, a Democrat, served as governor from 1977 to 1985.
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5 Ways Governor Garrahy Changed RI
Well-liked former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, who worked his way from the State Senate into a four-term tenure as Governor, died Tuesday at the age of 81.
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5 Ways Governor Garrahy Changed RI
Poised to leave RI park, Occupy declares victory
Occupy Providence is poised to voluntarily leave the public park downtown where it has been encamped for 100 days, but participants said Tuesday that they're committed to continuing to protest and reserve the right to set up their tents again.
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Newport Police: Man Arrested After Allegedly Singing to Child on Sidewalk
Man Arrested for Allegedly Approaching Child, Singing to Her Chanthy Khun, 38, of 1292 Grove St., Providence, was arrested around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
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No. 3 Connecticut women rout Providence 96-35
Bria Hartley and Tiffany Hayes each scored 19 points and No. 3 Connecticut bounced back from its loss to Notre Dame with a 96-35 rout of Providence on Tuesday night.
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Providence man is first homicide victim of 2012
Maj. Thomas Oates III said Wednesday that 25-year-old Rene Urena was fatally shot Tuesday evening in a driveway outside his apartment.
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"Shrek The Musical" hits PPAC
Everyone’s favorite green ogre took center stage Tuesday night at The Providence Performing Arts Center.
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"Shrek The Musical" hits PPAC
