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East Providence street now honors Indigenous family

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An East Providence roadway got a new name, honoring a person whose family has been tied to this area for centuries. Leonard Avenue will now be recognized as Harry “Hawk” Edmonds Way. Mayor Bob DaSilva read a proclamation at a ceremony on Saturday, recognizing the street’s new name and the … Read more

Murder victim’s family still seeking justice 3 years later

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Sarah Doiron and Alex Torres-Perez 13 mins ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s officially been three years since David Lozada was shot and killed while walking in Providence. To this day, the 19-year-old’s killer remains at large. Lozada was gunned down near Hanover and Ford streets and run over by the suspect’s car while trying … Read more