Another Carjacking + Body Found In River + Cheer UP Athletics

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Providence today:

1. A man was reportedly assaulted during a carjacking in Providence on Monday morning, making this the second carjacking in two days. The incident occurred near Smith Street and Young Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday. The victim told police he was assaulted with an unknown weapon and knocked unconscious. (GoLocalProv)
2. A body was found in the Woonasquatucket River in Providence on Monday. The adult female was discovered around 11:30 a.m. near Sheridan Street in Olneyville. Police say the death is not believed to be suspicious. (The Providence Journal)
3. A former Providence administrator is scheduled to appear in court on Monday after being accused of groping a boy’s foot at a gym. (WJAR)
4. Another team of federal inspectors visited the Eleanor Slater Hospital to verify that it meets Medicare conditions of participation. (The Providence Journal)
5. Cheer UP Athletics in Providence is going above and beyond to help children devastated by the earthquake and hurricane in Haiti this season. (WPRI.com)

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Today in Providence:

• Homework Help - Providence Community Library (3:30 PM)
• Model Building Workshop - Providence Community Library (4:00 PM)
• Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - Providence Community Library (6:00 PM)

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