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Sun-Loving Penguins Coming To The Zoo: PM Patch RI
Also: 4 accused of robbing to teens at gunpoint outside shopping plaza; Johnson & Wales expanding tuition-free program; Firestone opening.

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- Penguins Land In Providence: See When You Can See Them At Roger Williams Park Zoo: Find out when you can meet a dozen quirky, sun-loving penguins in Rhode Island.
- 3 Men, 1 Teen Accused Of Robbing Teens At Gunpoint In Cranston Shopping Plaza: Four people were arrested in the parking lot of the Chapel View Plaza in Cranston after police said they robbed two teens at gunpoint.
- Johnson & Wales University Expands Free Tuition Program For Students In 4 More States: The JWU Pledge covers up to 100 percent of tuition for eligible students and families with an annual household income of up to $80,000.
Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:
- Cranston Area Getting Its First Firestone Complete Auto Care, See When It Opens
- Roger Williams University Upgrades Shellfish Hatchery And Farm, Expanding Impact On Rhode Island's Blue Economy
- Cranston Man Accused Of Sending Sexual Pictures To Portsmouth Teen
- South Kingstown Police Looking For Missing MA Man
- Newport Sings Hosting Fundraiser With Performances, Food, Drinks
- DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2025: Where To Go In Newport
- Here Is Why Some Rhode Islanders Will Get 2 Social Security Checks In May.
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