Tag: Jorge Elorza
District 5 meeting reveals La Salle Academy is not paying property taxes to Providence
“I just want to clarify that this bill is not a tax break, as it’s been established La Salle has not been...
Voters meet candidates at Providence City Council Ward 1 special election forum
"How can people who work in the city afford to live in the city?"
Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing
"I wouldn’t be able to afford housing without my Housing Choice Voucher," said Wendy Thomas. "Passing source of income discrimination protections...
Providence Police gang database policy ‘Tramples fundamental constitutional rights,’ lawsuit says
The department is targeting communities of color and violating local and federal law by using broad ‘association’ criteria to list people...
The Washington Park community wonders: How can we prevent a new business from further...
"Air and traffic pollution in and around Allens Avenue and the Port of Providence is out of control," said Linda Perri,...
Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates
RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit
RIPTA Riders Alliance is disappointed to read in the Providence Journal that a few wealthy real estate firms in downtown Providence have...
Three bidders for Elorza’s water leasing plan revealed
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for leasing the Providence Water Supply received three bids on Tuesday, from three water...
Elorza confronted by activists over his water leasing scheme during inauguration
In his second inaugural address, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza spoke about housing, the City's financials, the dropping crime rate, PVDFest and much...
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s second inauguration address
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held a chilly outdoors ceremony to celebrate his second inauguration. Below is the video and text of his...