Providence County

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Population: 664,854
Area: 409.48 sq mi (1,060.55 km²), 26.2 sq mi water
Median age: 38
Households: 259,210
Persons per household: 2.5
Median household income: $78,787
Median house value: $373,600

Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS

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Monday 65°F Sunny

Monday Night 41°F Clear

Tuesday 57°F Sunny

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Local News

Fall River Reporter Published October 02

Woman sentenced to prison after homeless veteran died from injuries sustained in Providence hit-and-run crash

A woman has been sentenced in a New Year’s Eve hit-and-run that killed a local homeless Marine veteran. According to his brother Michael, 57-year-old Edwin “Eddie” English died Tuesday January 9th, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. after being struck about 7:20 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 2023 at…