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In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, the Providence Fire Department stresses the importance of fire escape planning and practices

In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, the Providence Fire Department stresses the importance of fire escape planning and practicesProvidence, RI- The Providence Fire Department is proud to participate in next week's observance of Fire Prevention

Mount Pleasant High School Currently Front Runner in 'Get Schooled' Attendance Challenge

Mount Pleasant High School is currently leading the pack in the national Get Schooled attendance challenge.

Rhode Island Orchid Society Plant Expo

Start: Sunday, October 21, 2012 10:00 am End: Sunday, October 21, 2012 3:00 pm Location:Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02905Directions Location: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue Pro

Explore RI Legends with Author M.E. Reilly-McGreen

Providence Public Library welcomes author M.E. Reilly-McGreen for a book talk and signing for her latest novel RHODE ISLAND LEGENDS - Haunted Hallows and Monsters' Lairs on Thursday, October 11 from 7:00 - 8:15 pm, 150 Empire Street, Providence (Teen Room, Ground Floor).

Fugitive arrested in connection to May 26 Prairie Avenue homicide

Fugitive arrested in connection to May 26 Prairie Avenue homicideProvidence, RI- Sammy Mateo, age 25, was shot in the early morning hours of May 26th while in the vicinity of 512 Prairie Avenue.

Mayor Taveras, Providence Students 'Read for the Record'

After reading to kindergartners, Providence Mayor shares library card applications and copies of his book, "How to Do Well in School."

Providence Mayor Delivers Keynote on Grade-Level Reading at United Way Worldwide Conference

Sharing his life story, Taveras says education offers children a path out of poverty.

Planned Road Improvements by Ward

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New Push to Stop Club Violence

The Providence Journal:...Annaldo and Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré signaled the new approach at a meeting with owners and others to talk about staggered closing hours.

After Shooting, Club Monet License Revoked

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Fall Family Event on Neutaconkanut Hill

Start: Saturday, October 13, 2012 1:00 pm End: Saturday, October 13, 2012 5:00 pm Location:Neutaconkanut HillDirections Location: Neutaconkanut Hill Guided hikes, story telling, pumpkin painting, refreshment.

American Cancer Society Walkathon

Start: Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:00 am Location:Roger Williams Park Temple to MusicDirections Location: Roger Williams Park Temple to Music

National Lung Association Walkathon

Start: Saturday, October 20, 2012 8:30 am Location:CarouselDirections Location: Carousel

WaterFire

Start: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 6:02 pm Location:Waterplace Park BasinDirections Location: Waterplace Park Basin

Olneyville Fall Festival

Start: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:00 pm End: Saturday, October 13, 2012 3:00 pm Location:Donigian ParkDirections Location: Donigian Park Music, games, canoeing, and food--all free! From Noon - 3 PM

Columbus Day Road Race

Start: Monday, October 8, 2012 10:00 am End: Monday, October 8, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Roger Williams Park Temple to MusicDirections Location: Roger Williams Park Temple to Music Area high school cross country teams compete in this

Providence Cyclo-cross Festival

Start: Saturday, October 6, 2012 8:00 am End: Sunday, October 7, 2012 4:00 pm Location:Roger Williams ParkDirections Location: Roger Williams Park

WaterFire

Start: Saturday, October 6, 2012 6:20 pm Location:Providence River WalkDirections Location: Providence River Walk

Seizure of over two pounds of marijuana and an illegal firearm leads to three people charged

Seizure of over two pounds of marijuana and an illegal firearm leads to three people chargedProvidence, RI- During the month of September Providence Police narcotics Detectives Patrick Potter and Kris Poplaski conducted a narcotics investigation of

Restricted Parking

Start: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 6:00 am End: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 12:00 pm Location:Fountain St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Fountain St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on Fountain St. at 15 La Salle Square.