Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza

“Let’s just be very clear,” said Dwayne Keys, who heads the South Providence Neighborhood Association. “This is...

A response to the Providence Fraternal Order of Police
August 31, 2020

A response to the Providence Fraternal Order of Police

The following is a letter in response to the Providence Fraternal Order of Police. It is written...

PERA schedules special meeting to review police body cam footage
July 30, 2020

PERA schedules special meeting to review police body cam footage

From a press release: The Providence External Review Authority (PERA) will receive a briefing on the body...

Providence School Board President Nicholas Hemond annoyed by public comments
July 31, 2020

Providence School Board President Nicholas Hemond annoyed by public comments

“Go ahead and report me,” said Hemond, sipping from his bottled water. “I want to start by...

Providence Police enforce picketing ordinance against  protesters outside Mayor’s home
July 19, 2020

Providence Police enforce picketing ordinance against protesters outside Mayor’s home

“You cannot protest illegally.“ About ten minutes into a Friday evening “noise demonstration” outside the home of...

Providence announces Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations process
July 15, 2020

Providence announces Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations process

“The reconciliation process will allow us to look at ourselves with clear eyes, and match our highest...

Providence’s civilian oversight board blocked by police from accessing body camera footage
July 11, 2020

Providence’s civilian oversight board blocked by police from accessing body camera footage

A debate over body camera footage at PERA’s monthly meeting shows that relying on the police department...

The vigil for Vanessa Guillén in Providence
June 15, 2021

The vigil for Vanessa Guillén in Providence

“The military is presented as one of the only choices to make it out of poverty. Working...

PVD Parks Commission discusses Columbus statue
July 7, 2020

PVD Parks Commission discusses Columbus statue

“…if you know the story of Columbus and the real history – not the white washed history...

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance
June 30, 2020

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance

To seek legal assistance for eviction proceedings, residents in both private market rentals and public housing can...

Providence Christopher Columbus statue removed
June 26, 2020

Providence Christopher Columbus statue removed

From a press release: Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the City will be removing the Christopher...

Testimony from the Providence City Council Finance Committee hearing
June 24, 2020

Testimony from the Providence City Council Finance Committee hearing

People lined up outside the Providence City Hall on Monday to testify before the Providence City Council...

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name
June 22, 2020

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name

“The steps I am announcing today are just the beginning, and I am fully committed to continuing...

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts
June 21, 2020

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts

“When we’re talking about what it means to change policing in Providence … we need to start...

Mayor Elorza announces removal of “Plantations” from city documents and oath ceremonies
June 19, 2020

Mayor Elorza announces removal of “Plantations” from city documents and oath ceremonies

Pan-African Flag Raised on City Hall Celebrating Juneteenth Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza today joined City Council President...

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