Politics & Government

Providence City Councilor Targets E-Scooters, JUMP Bikes: PatchPM

Also: Scarborough beach closed to swimming | Cranston Police celebrating National Night Out | Woonsocket police make hit-and-run arrest.

A Providence City Councilor is calling for a temporary removal of JUMP bikes and e-scooters from his ward.
A Providence City Councilor is calling for a temporary removal of JUMP bikes and e-scooters from his ward. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Providence City Councilor Calls For Removal Of E-Scooters, Bikes

President Pro Tempore Michael Correia has called for JUMP Bikes and both Lime and Bird Scooters to be removed from Ward Six's streets.

Scarborough Beaches North, South Closed To Swimming

The closures came just hours after all Rhode Island beaches were reopened.

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Cranston Police Celebrating National Night Out

Come meet members of the department and the newest SVU K9, Cali at Garden City on August 6.

Arrest Made Following Hit-And-Run That Injured Tow Truck Driver

Emily Lowe, 27, of Cumberland, was charged in connection with a Woonsocket hit-and-run that seriously injured a tow truck driver.

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