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Providence Cancels PVDFest Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases: Patch PM
Also: Hurricane watch issued as Tropical Storm Henri strenghtens | Mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus | "Jaws" showing on the beach
Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island.
Providence Cancels PVDFest Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases
City officials said smaller PVDFest Happenings events will continue in outdoor settings over the summer and fall as scheduled.
Hurricane Watch Issued For RI As Tropical Storm Henri Strengthens
The hurricane watch was issued for Kent, Block Island, Bristol, Newport, and Washington.
Find out what's happening in Braintreefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
3 Mosquitos Samples In RI Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Two of the samples were from East Providence, while the other was from Warren.
'Keep Metacomet Green' Group Files Complaint Against City Council
The complaint argues the East Providence City Council did not provide enough facts to back up a decision to rezone the land.
Find out what's happening in Braintreefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Jaws" To Be Screened At Barrington Town Beach Next Week
Movie-goers can take advantage of a raffle, photo booth and shark headbands as well.
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