🌱 Patch AM: Why State Police stopped a wanted suspect on Mineral Spring Avenue

Morning North Providence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why State Police stopped a wanted suspect on Mineral Spring Avenue
• North Providence quietly climbs into Rhode Island's Top 25 football rankings

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Friday: Variable clouds; very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MA Man Charged With Obtaining Property By False Pretenses Nabbed: RISP (patch.com) — Police say a Massachusetts man wanted on fraud-related charges was pulled over and arrested Tuesday on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. State Police processed him at the Lincoln Woods Barracks before turning him over to Cranston Police, tying a regional investigation directly to a busy local roadway residents use daily.
   

• 2026 Rhode Island High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Sept. 29 (on3.com) — North Providence's high school football team is off to a strong 3-0 start and has cracked the statewide Top 25 at No. 24 in the latest computer rankings. The list highlights where local rivals stand and previews key upcoming matchups that could shake up Rhode Island's pecking order this season.
   

📸 Around North Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy →
  The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show →
  Emerald Square Mall, 999 S Washington St, North Attleborough
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am
Friday October 23
• N. Providence VISION Group (Topic: Disclosure and Self Advocacy) →
  North Providence Mancini Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd, North Providence
  10:00 am
• Jim Jefferies →
  Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St, Providence
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Story So Far →
  The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• International Coastal Cleanup - Collier Point Park →
  Collier Point Park, 2 Henderson St., Providence
  2:00 pm
• Afterschool Activities – Puzzles - At Rochambeau Library - Providence, RI →
  Rochambeau Library: a Community Library of Providence, Hope Street, Providence
  3:00 pm
• Networking Pop-Up at RIFC →
  Riverside Lounge, Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket
  5:00 pm
• JSHS Open House
  JOHNSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Johnston, RI 02919
  5:00 pm
• Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering at Jordan's Jungle →
  Pawtucket RI
  5:00 pm
• Coventry at Central Falls →
  Central Falls RI
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SBH Health System posted a job opening for 06631 Assistant Store Manager in North Providence. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Providence

• Anthony Andrew Zona Sr. (pvdeye.org)
• Rhode Island's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com)

Central Falls

• FBI And RISP Arrest Central Falls Man On Gun Charges: Cops (patch.com)

Ok North Providence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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