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Hey hey Central Falls! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Central Falls man held after state police stolen car arrest
  • How will full local control change Central Falls schools this year?
  • How many Central Falls neighbors are "hidden homeless" on someone's couch?

Also on today's calendar: Central Falls Girls Varsity Volleyball @ North Providence.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Central Falls Man Charged With Possessing Stolen Vehicle: Cops (patch.com) — Central Falls residents are learning that 20-year-old Ruben Depina Andrade, from their own city, has been charged with possessing a stolen vehicle after a Rhode Island State Police investigation. He was also accused of driving with a suspended license and is being held as a probation violator following his arraignment in Sixth Division District Court.
   

2. A Clean Slate for Local Education (rimonthly.com) — Central Falls has regained local control of its long state-run school district and just opened a new high school, marking a major turning point for students and families. Local leaders and educators describe decades of underinvestment, new funding supports, and a community-designed school board meant to finally give residents real power over their children's education. The work ahead remains daunting, with low test scores and graduation rates still to tackle.
   

3. URI Study Measures RI's Hidden Homeless Population (upriseri.com) — A new University of Rhode Island study estimates hundreds of people across Pawtucket, Central Falls, and East Providence are living doubled-up with friends or relatives because they can't afford housing, a form of homelessness federal counts ignore. Researchers say thousands statewide miss out on key services under HUD's narrow definition. The findings could shape future funding, school support, and housing policy for Central Falls families.
   

4. Rhode Islanders say more places to walk, exercise, and bike safely are needed, survey finds (bostonglobe.com) — Central Falls is highlighted among Rhode Island's "core cities," where nearly half of residents say they lack safe, fun places to walk or exercise and many worry about neighborhood safety. A new Rhode Island Voices survey of 720 adults also finds broad concern about poor bike lanes, limited sidewalks and transit, and strong support for nearby grocery stores and parks, shaping future health and planning efforts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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