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Wakefield, 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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Wakefield News

RI Woman Pleads No Contest in Charity Theft Case

WLNE-TV Providence - Fri Nov 20

A Rhode Island woman has pleaded no contest to charges that she stole more than $500,000 from two former employers, including a local charity.

Westerly woman pleads no contest to embezzlement

Providence Journal - Thu Nov 19

A Westerly woman who stole a total of $506,649 from a heating company and a charity that provides therapeutic horse rides for disabled children pleaded no contest to the crimes Monday in Washington County Superior Court.

Eclectic new mix: Four eateries serve up antidote to depressed economy

Providence Journal - Mon Nov 09

For all the challenges of the locally depressed economy, many more restaurants have opened than closed this year.

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