Providence City Council Considers Divestment From Israel: PM Patch RI

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• Providence City Council Considers Divestment From Israel Amid Palestinian Conflict: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says he will veto the ordinance, saying it "reeks of antisemitism." Some councilors argue they do not want to contribute to a war that has taken the lives of 15,000 children.
• Providence-Warwick Metro Area Among U.S.'s 'Hottest' Housing Markets: Providence-Warwick came in at No. 10 in the nation with an 91.81 real estate "hotness" score, according to the site.
• Columbus Theater Set For Final Show Before Closing Permanently: The opulent, historic theater opened on 270 Broadway in 1926.

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• Providence Man Convicted Of Murdering His Estranged Wife
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