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1. Wanted MA Man Arrested After Providence Traffic Stop: Cops (patch.com) — An early-morning traffic stop on Raymond Street in Providence led state police to arrest a 32-year-old Massachusetts man wanted on assault and disorderly conduct charges. He was taken from the city to the Lincoln Woods Barracks for processing before being turned over to Tiverton police.
2. Providence Man Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges: Cops (patch.com) — A 21-year-old Providence man was arrested after a state police drug task force executed search warrants that uncovered guns, large-capacity magazines, and drugs. The suspect faces multiple firearm and narcotics charges and was processed at Lincoln Woods Barracks before being held at the Adult Correctional Institutions.
3. Providence's deputy superintendent resigns ahead of school starting (wpri.com) — Providence's deputy superintendent of operations has resigned just days before school starts, but district leaders say the transition won't disrupt opening day. Officials highlight a 98% teacher fill rate, ongoing hiring to cover remaining vacancies, and a plan to smoothly shift responsibilities as local control of Providence schools resumes.
4. Superman building up for new state funds as project price rises (providencejournal.com) — State officials are preparing to vote on new incentives to keep the long-stalled conversion of Providence's Superman Building into housing and commercial space alive, even as the project's cost has climbed to $325 million. The plan calls for 308 apartments, significant retail space downtown, and hinges on both state programs and a large pending federal loan.
5. McKee backs union drive for 'Rule of 90' pension boost (wpri.com) — Providence readers should know Gov. Dan McKee is backing a "Rule of 90" pension change that would let many state workers and teachers retire earlier, despite an estimated $106 million long‑term cost. The proposal, tied closely to his reelection bid and the state's looming budget deficit, could directly affect local taxpayers, public employees, and school systems if it's folded into next year's budget.
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