Crime & Safety
Providence Parents Accused Of Leaving Baby In Cold Car: Patch PM
Also: Gas prices climb 8 cents | RI communities awarded special election grants | more.
Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at some of today's top stories.
14-Month-Old Baby Left In Unheated Car For Half An Hour: Police
Cranston police said the child's parents left them completely unattended in an unlocked, unattended vehicle.
Rhode Island Gas Prices Spike 8 Cents In A Week
The average price for a gallon of gas in Rhode Island is now $2.34.
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Rhode Island Communities Receive $223K For Special Election
The funds are the remainder of the grant Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea received ahead of the general election in November.
Opinion: Protect Democracy, Hold Seditionists Accountable
"I call upon all of our leaders to repudiate Trump, his allies, and his crimes once and for all," Rep. Jason Knight said.
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