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Providence Mayor Criticizes Mural for Slain Refugee
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Summary: Mayor Brett Smiley condemned the canceled mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, calling it divisive.
WHO: Brett Smiley
WHAT: Criticism of mural project
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
WHERE: Providence
WHY: The project was deemed divisive by the mayor.
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