A man was shot shot outside a Providence mosque late Friday morning, his injuries were believed to be not life threatening and police were providing security.
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Man shot outside Providence mosque
Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike, one of busiest days of year for the chain
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks locations walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was the largest strike yet in the two-year-old effort to unionize the company’s stores, including at a downtown Providence store where workers were trying to join a union. The Workers United union chose Starbucks’…
Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, is sworn into office
New Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, was sworn into office Monday.
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement
The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.
2 accused of running high-end brothel network in Massachusetts and Virginia appear in court
A man and woman accused of operating a commercial sex ring with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C., suburbs appeared in court Monday. But a hearing on whether they should remain behind bars while they await trial was delayed until next week.
Arts + Lifestyle
“Grinch” at PPAC is a Family-friendly Delight
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas – the Musical” runs through Dec. 3 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787.
Trinity’s Christmas Carol a Merry Experience for All
Whether you’re a theater purist or someone who loves a fresh take on old classics, you’ll find something to love in this year’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” Bring the kids, bring your parents, bring the guy down the road who thinks “inclusive” is a dirty word. You’ll all leave happy that you went.
Gamm’s “Hangmen” is Funny and Thrillingly Suspenseful
“Hangmen” runs through Nov. 26 at The Gamm Theatre, Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401.723.4266.
Mrs. Doubtfire: A Tepid Theater Experience at PPAC
“Mrs. Doubtfire” runs through Oct. 22 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787.
Hello, Gorgeous: National Tour of Funny Girl is a Beautiful Thing
By Kimberly Rau The national tour of the revival of “Funny Girl” kicked off in Providence this week, and while you may read this after the show has left Rhode Island, just know that if you have the chance to see it anywhere else along the way, you should. Fanny Brice is an aspiring star…
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