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Central Falls, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in Central Falls, RI include 02863. The median home price in Central Falls is $124,900 which is roughly $40/per square foot. More Central Falls information.

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1 hr ago | WLNE-TV Providence

Doherty nominated to lead Wyatt board

The mayor of Central Falls has nominated former Rhode Island State Police Superintendent Brendan Doherty to lead the governing board at the Donald Wyatt Detention Facility.

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Sun May 19, 2013

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CITY/STATE: How White Providence Really Is

The city of Providence is a very diverse place. In fact, it's over 62% minority, making it a so-called "minority majority" city.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Providence Journal

Suspect in robbery outside Central Falls pub held without bail

A man charged in connection with a robbery outside a Pine Street pub last month was ordered held without bail Friday.

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Thu May 16, 2013

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Side of the Rhode: Who's Hot and Who's Not in RI Politics?

Every Friday, Dan Lawlor breaks down who's rising and who's falling in the world of Rhode Island politics.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Providence Journal

Young Democrats to hold Northeast conference in Providence Saturday

Young Democrats from throughout New York and New England will attend the Young Democrats of America's Northeast Regional Conference Saturday.

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WLNE-TV Providence

CF Schools dress code bill up in house committee

A bill calling for a city-wide dress code policy in Central Falls schools will be considered by the House Committee on Health, Education, & Welfare Wednesday.

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Tue May 14, 2013

KRMG-AM Tulsa

RI Senate approves new Medicaid fraud unit

Rhode Island would create a unit within state government tasked with rooting out Medicaid and public assistance fraud and waste under legislation that passed the state Senate on Tuesday.

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Mon May 13, 2013

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23,000 Rhode Island Children Live In Extreme Poverty

Latest statistics show that 23,000 Rhode Island children under the age of eighteen lived in extreme poverty in 2012.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Boston Herald

Cape Verdeans in New England recall life at home

On a Monday morning many years ago, Jacinto Benros' parents were dressed in their finest clothing as if they were going to a party.

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Fri May 10, 2013

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Travis Rowley: Deborah Gist Deserves A Pay Raise

The unavoidable suspicion is that the timing of the latest union-commissioned poll, that claims that 85% of Rhode Island teachers "believe Gist's contract should not be renewed," has much to do with Gist's new contract negotiations and that the poll's "findings" are just the latest example of union bullying, blatant media propaganda aimed at ... (more)

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Turnto10.com

This Hour: Latest Rhode Island news, sports, business and entertainment

Rhode Island's governor has picked a former leader of the state Senate for a vacant seat on the Superior Court.

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Thu May 09, 2013

The Providence Journal

Central Falls mayor announces 'office hours' to meet one-on-one with residents

Mayor James A. Diossa announced Thursday that he is extending City Hall hours twice a month and will meet with residents "one-on-one'' in his second-floor office to discuss issues affecting their lives.

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Patch.com

Cranston Man Caught in Cigarettte Smuggling Scheme

They drove to Virginia, bought tens of thousands of dollars worth of cigarattes each with a 35 cent per pack tax in that state, brought them back to Rhode Island with its $3.50 per pack tax and made huge profits.

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Wed May 08, 2013

The Providence Journal

At tourism event, Viola Davis says RI feels like home / Photo

Governor Chafee hugs Viola Davis after giving her a Making A Difference Award Wednesday at the 28th Annual Rhode Island Tourism Unity Luncheon held this year at Twin River in Lincoln.

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Groong

Kazarian Speaks Up In Commemoration Of The Armenian Genocide

KAZARIAN SPEAKS UP IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE State House, Rhode Island April 29 2013 STATE HOUSE - Rep.

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Patch.com

Book Drive Exceeds Goal

Thanks to an outpouring of generosity from Bank Rhode Island customers and staff, the bank's book drive in partnership with Books Are Wings was an overwhelming success.

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Mon May 06, 2013

Patch.com

Monday: Council, Flowers, Waste, Networking, Gardening

City Council - The City Council meets Monday night, 7 p.m. at City Hall in Harris Hall , 169 Main St., taking up an ordinance creating incentives for solar energy investment and abatement of taxes for two properties.

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Patch.com

RIDE to Expand State Pre-K System in Several Communities

The R.I. Department of Education announces the availability of funds and requests Letters of Interest from qualified vendors to expand the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten Program, with the goal of building and sustaining the expansion of a diverse delivery system of high-quality, state-funded prekindergarten programs across the state.

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Sat May 04, 2013

The Providence Journal

Central Falls couple charged with manufacturing and distribution of crack cocaine

Police have charged a Central Falls couple with manufacturing and distributing cocaine from their first-floor apartment at 83 Ledge St.

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Fri May 03, 2013

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Travis Rowley: Deborah Gist Deserves A Pay Raise

The resume for Education Commissioner Deborah Gist was enhanced this week when a union-commissioned poll claimed that 85% of Rhode Island teachers "believe Gist's contract should not be renewed." Only in the sophomoric world of organized labor is it notable whenever employees are found to get this dislike their boss.

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