Running For Rett Syndrome + Hall Of Famer: East Providence Daily

Happy Thursday, people of East Providence! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in East Providence:

1. E. Providence Man Running 2021 Boston Marathon For Rett Syndrome (East Providence Patch)
2. Physical assaults near Providence College's campus are increasing (The Boston Globe)
3. Bill Reynolds will be inducted into RI Heritage Hall of Fame (The Providence Journal)
4. Fun food things to do include oyster and Federal Hill festivals (The Providence Journal)
5. Little Caesars eyes 50 new franchises across Boston and Providence - Boston Business Journal (Philadelphia Business Journal)
6. Pawtucket sees six stolen vehicles recovered with new cameras (Valley Breeze)

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Today in East Providence:

• Riverside PTSA Restaurant Night at Subway (3:00 PM)
• Silver Spring PTC Meeting - East Providence School District (5:30 PM)
• Whiteknact PTA Meeting - East Providence School District (6:00 PM)
• Hennessey Virtual PTA Meeting - East Providence School District (6:00 PM)
• Waddington Virtual Math Matters: Math Myths & More 6 pm (6:00 PM)

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East Providence Patch Notebook

• City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor: "EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence is seeking one (1) leasable, pre-existing, outdoor sculpture to be installed for two years at the Watchemoket Square Waterfront Gateway Sculpture Garden. For details on the RFQ, please vi..." (Facebook)
• City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor: "This year, an estimated 43,600 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S. In 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 49,290 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) b..." (Facebook)
• East Providence Public Library: "Register for this free 3 week series on our calendar of events at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org." (Facebook)
• East Providence Public Library: "Make your own no-sew fleece blanket!" (Facebook)
• City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor: "Vaccine and booster shot updates. Check out the dates, times and locations at this link https://conta.cc/2Yd213I" (Facebook)
• City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor: "The City of East Providence (City) requests proposals from professional sprinkler design and installation firms (Contractors) with significant experience in the development and design of fire alarm systems and/or sprinkler systems for co..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Jimmy Bentley

About me: Jimmy Bentley is a Massachusetts and Rhode Island field editor for Patch covering Cape Cod, Braintree, Barrington, East Greenwich, East Providence and North Kingstown. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays ice hockey. Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com Twitter: @PatchBentley

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