Providence, RI news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Providence, RI on Thursday, October 22, 2026: House fire in Providence; flooding response discussed. Also: Providence leaders urge voters to support a $25 million housing bond; Providence Council members discussed potential municipal help for sidewalk snow clearing. Weather: Mostly clear today with temperatures between 42–55°F and winds up to 15 mph.

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Firefighters responded to a second-alarm house fire in Providence earlier today.WJAR · Oct 22, 6:45 PM

News & local government

Providence City Council members pressed officials on flooding response and preparedness.Uprise RI · Oct 22, 4:26 PM
Providence leaders urge voters to support a $25 million housing bond.WPRI.com · Oct 22, 2:17 PM
Providence Council members discussed potential municipal help for sidewalk snow clearing.Uprise RI · Oct 22, 10:22 AM

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