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Spotted on the Providence calendar: Harmony Heritage Women's A Cappella Chorus Invites Female Singers to Sing at A Cappella Holiday Show

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Hi there, Providence! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pawtucket suspect caught during Hartford Avenue traffic stop in Providence
  • Providence narcotics raids net guns, kilos of drugs, and arrests
  • Why did the latest Providence School Board meeting erupt into chaos?

Also on today's calendar: Harmony Heritage Women's A Cappella Chorus Invites Female Singers to Sing at A Cappella Holiday Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pawtucket Man Wanted On Conspiracy And Shoplifting Charges Nabbed: Cops (patch.com) — A Pawtucket man wanted on conspiracy and shoplifting charges tied to a North Providence case was arrested during a traffic stop on Hartford Avenue in Providence, according to state police. He was processed at state police headquarters in Providence before being turned over to North Providence authorities for further action.
   

2. Providence Narcotics Probes Lead To Multiple Arrests, Gun And Drug Seizures: Cops (patch.com) — Providence police say three recent narcotics investigations on Ontario, Dixon, and Hawkins streets led to multiple arrests, four seized firearms, and more than two kilograms of suspected drugs. Officials highlight the operations as part of an ongoing push to disrupt local drug distribution and remove illegal guns from Providence neighborhoods.
   

3. 'Looking for answers': Colin Hogan discusses the strife at the Providence School Board (wpri.com) — Providence families are hearing new details about turmoil on the Providence School Board, where a recent meeting reportedly devolved into calls for the president to resign instead of focusing on budgets and policy. Journalist Colin Hogan explains how this internal strife comes just as Providence regains control of its schools, leaving residents still searching for answers about the district's direction.
   

4. Providence-Warwick metro area earns 'F' in Realtor.com housing report (pbn.com) — Housing in the Providence-Warwick metro is among the least affordable in the country, with median earners needing nearly half their income for a typical mortgage. Despite the city adding and permitting hundreds of new units, including many affordable homes, experts say restrictive zoning and low building activity are still choking supply and driving prices higher for Providence residents.
   

5. Federal grants give Rhode Island fire departments $4.5 million for new equipment, training (thenewportbuzz.com) — Providence firefighters are set to receive nearly $1.85 million in federal funding for new breathing equipment and training, part of a $4.5 million grant package for departments statewide. The money will help replace aging vehicles, radios, and medical gear, and support upgrades at the Rhode Island Fire Training Academy, aiming to improve safety and readiness for first responders across Rhode Island.
   

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Ok 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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