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Police ID repeat bank robbery suspect

WPRI TV Local News

Marco A. Rivera, 34, is accused of robbing the Warwick Plaza Citizens Bank branch, located at 800 Post Road, as well as the branch inside of a Cranston Stop & Shop, located at 204 Garfield Ave. »

Cicilline fined $4K for 2010 violations

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The FEC hit Congressman David Cicilline with a $4,530 fine last month for failing to properly report $37,600 worth of contributions made to his 2010 campaign. »

5 Men Shot

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Five men, all in their 20s are shot on Academy Avenue in Providence late Monday night. Police are looking for a suspect. No one was seriously injured. »

Senate to vote on ending tourism tax

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State lawmakers imposed tax last year to help aid the state's budget. »

Student to fight download appeal

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Joel Tenenbaum was originally ordered to pay 675-thousand dollars for illegally downloading more than 30 songs. »

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Ex-R.I. Gov. Carcieri declines comment on 38 Studios difficulties

Projo Politics Blog

By News staff Providence Journal files / Bob Thayer Curt Schilling, right, passes then-Gov. Donald L. Carcieri on Schilling's way to the podium in July 2010 after the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation approved a $75-million loan guarantee f... »

'We're in deep,' Chafee says of R.I. involvement in 38 Studios' deal

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By maria caporizzo PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Chafee said Friday he is using "all my energies" and doing "everything possible" to make sure Curt Schilling's video-game company, 38 Studios, does not fail, while at the same time, protecting Rhode Islan... »

R.I. senator proposes legislature overturn Chafee executive order on gay marriage

Projo Politics Blog

By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island senator wants the legislature to overturn the executive order Governor Chafee issued Monday recognizing out-of-state gay marriages. Sen. Frank Ciccone, D-Providence, submitted a joint resolution of th... »

In Friday's Journal: The back story on Rhode Island's EDC and much more

Projo Politics Blog

By News staff Journal files / Connie Grosch Keith Stokes in March. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Who is Keith Stokes, and how did he get to be executive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation? Who is Governor Chafee considering to be Stoke... »

R.I. Gov. Chafee proposes moving state offices into landmark 'Superman building' in Providence

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By Philip Marcelo Providence Journal file photo PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With Bank of America set to vacate by early 2013, the landmark downtown skyscraper often referred to as the "Superman building" could have a new tenant: the State of Rhode Island. Gove... »

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