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EMERGENCY PERSONNEL gather at Thayer and Waterman streets in Providence on Dec. 13, after the fatal shooting at Brown University. Business owners in the area have noticed a decline in sales since the shooting, beyond the usual drop when students leave for winter break. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARK STOCKWELL

After shooting, call goes out to support Providence businesses

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In the weeks leading up to Christmas, small businesses typically prepare for lively streets, with crowds of shoppers generating a significant portion of yearly...

United Way of R.I. honors community champions

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PROVIDENCE – Two individuals, a nonprofit coalition and a local financial institution were recently honored by United Way of Rhode Island Inc. during the...

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PROVIDENCE – The state’s 911 emergency telephone service has not been spared from the lack of adequate staffing that has challenged government agencies statewide,...

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