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Prudence Island, Rhode Island

Population: 173,618

Founded in 1636, Providence's nickname of "The Renaissance City" stems from both its economic revival and its seamless incorporation of modern structures with historic sites. Art Deco towers from the 20th century rise up next to highly ornamented Victorian and stately Federal-style buildings from the 1800s. Seven colleges and universities, including the prestigious Brown University, have their campuses in Providence, giving it a college-town feel. The best area for culture and nightlife is downtown Providence, known as Downcity, where the famed Trinity Repertory Company puts on theatrical productions and the Dunkin' Donuts Center hosts popular athletic games. During specific summer nights, the public art display WaterFire captivates thousands as one hundred floating bonfires, accompanied by music, light up the riverfront.
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Man pleads guilty to robbing banks in Providence, Newport

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 22

Dennis Tasker, 38, of Providence, pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing banks in Providence and Newport in July by using threatening notes, U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha .

License revoked in cycle fatality

Providence Journal - Fri Nov 20

A motorcyclist who crashed in June, killing his passenger, was ordered to give up his driver's license during his arraignment in Newport County Superior Court Thursday morning.

Newport murder defendant says he tossed and failed to catch baby

Providence Journal - Fri Nov 20

In the days after his daughter was rushed to the hospital, Rachin McCoy told at least two people - a cousin and a police detective - that he was standing on a couch in his Newport living room, throwing the infant in the air playfully and catching her when he missed and dropped the six-week-old child on the floor.

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