PVD Council President Miller unveils revised budget
June 9, 2023

PVD Council President Miller unveils revised budget

Taxes are still going up, just not as much as originally proposed…...

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness
May 17, 2023

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has been slow to deal with the crisis of homelessness in the City,...

Rally Against Negligent Providence Landlords Highlights Health Hazards, Calls for Tenant Protections
May 2, 2023

Rally Against Negligent Providence Landlords Highlights Health Hazards, Calls for Tenant Protections

Members and allies of POWR (Providence Organization of Workers and Renters) protested against Providence Apartments LLC, accusing...

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision
April 27, 2023

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision

Despite “Officer Lugo’s actions directly contradict[ing the] values and the standards [the City] expect our officers to...

Controversial Tax Shift: Mayor Smiley’s Budget Address Sparks Debate in Providence
April 26, 2023

Controversial Tax Shift: Mayor Smiley’s Budget Address Sparks Debate in Providence

Mayor Brett Smiley’s proposed budget has created waves, calling for a commercial property tax cut and a...

Providence dedicates Cesar Chavez Memorial Way to late civil rights and labor leader
April 17, 2023

Providence dedicates Cesar Chavez Memorial Way to late civil rights and labor leader

Over 60 people gathered to dedicate Raymond Street as Cesar Chavez Memorial Way, honoring the memory of...

Oscar Perez is the next Chief of the Providence Police Department
February 10, 2023

Oscar Perez is the next Chief of the Providence Police Department

Mayor Brett Smiley today announced that Commander Oscar Perez will serve the City of Providence as the...

DARE blasts lack of access and accountability in Providence police chief selection
February 10, 2023

DARE blasts lack of access and accountability in Providence police chief selection

“Mayor Smiley, you promised community. We are concerned Providence community members because we will not be given...

Providence Mayor holds police chief candidate Q&A Forum
February 9, 2023

Providence Mayor holds police chief candidate Q&A Forum

Mayor Smiley said that the public should get an announcement as to who the next police chief...

As RI struggles with public transportation, activists hold annual Transit Equity event
February 8, 2023

As RI struggles with public transportation, activists hold annual Transit Equity event

Kennedy Plaza continues to be under threat of being emptied of busses as wealthy downtown developers and...

Finalists for Providence Police Chief announced; Public forum tomorrow
February 7, 2023

Finalists for Providence Police Chief announced; Public forum tomorrow

The three candidates will appear at a public forum on Wednesday, February 8th at 5:30PM at the...

The search for the next Providence Police Chief begins
January 16, 2023

The search for the next Providence Police Chief begins

Final candidates will attend a public forum facilitated by Nonviolence Institute Executive Director Cedric Huntley and community...

Smiley administration gathers education ideas and priorities from the public
January 9, 2023

Smiley administration gathers education ideas and priorities from the public

The three hour event was held to get public input into the future of Providence Public Schools...

Providence City Council Begins 2023 Legislative Session
January 6, 2023

Providence City Council Begins 2023 Legislative Session

In a meeting that lasted under 20 minutes, the City Council elected a City Treasurer and internal...

Mayor Smiley lays out plans for Providence at inaugural events
January 3, 2023

Mayor Smiley lays out plans for Providence at inaugural events

It was an event that allowed Mayor Smiley to talk about his ideas, in general terms, for...

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