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R.I. receives $6.3M to stabilize neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosures
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island neighborhoods that were hit hard by the foreclosure crisis have been awarded $6.3 million in funding, said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Wednesday.

Five open seats to give council new look
PROVIDENCE — The race for the next mayor has taken center stage in the city, but this election year also brings significant change to the 15-member City Council, where 8 new members may be sworn into office come January, potentially shifting the balance of power.

R.I. receives $6.3 million to ease housing crisis
Federal money will go toward purchasing and rehabilitating foreclosed houses

State gets $6.3M to rehab foreclosed residences
U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announce federal grants intended to keep more homes from going into foreclosure.

R.I. trash agency sues former dump operators for alleged corruption
Resource Recovery Corporation seeks to recover millions of dollars in payments

Farm-raised mussels pass first local test
As New Englanders learned to savor the sweet taste of mussels over the last generation, an odd fact remains: While the shellfish are as common as sand on some local beaches, the vast majority of fresh mussels for consumption come from Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island - Shellfish - Mussel - Canada - New England

Warwick council incumbents face challenges for two seats
In Ward 3, Democratic primary will decide race, while in Ward 4, longtime council member faces newcomer

Little agreement on jobs, taxes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. –– The four candidates looking to succeed David N. Cicilline as mayor sharply disagreed on topics ranging from immigration to jobs to taxes on a wide-ranging televised debate on Channel 6.