Advocates push for licenses for all
June 18, 2020

Advocates push for licenses for all

“We need it. Communities need it. Women, children, families – will benefit from this bill.”...

Mayor Elorza comes out against proposed Port garbage transfer station
March 3, 2020

Mayor Elorza comes out against proposed Port garbage transfer station

“It is clear to me that the proposed facility is neither good for the neighborhood nor allowed...

District 5 Meeting reveals La Salle Academy is not paying Property Taxes to Providence
February 27, 2020

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...

Voters meet candidates at Providence City Council Ward 1 special election forum
January 15, 2020

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?“ Just over 50...

Providence City Council committee hears legislation to stop source of income discrimination in housing
January 14, 2020

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...

Providence Police gang database policy ‘Tramples fundamental constitutional rights,’ lawsuit says
January 12, 2020

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’...

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?
January 14, 2020

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?

“Air and traffic pollution in and around Allens Avenue and the Port of Providence is out of...

9-year old Ryan Kyote helped end lunch shaming in California
January 19, 2020

9-year old Ryan Kyote helped end lunch shaming in California

“I saw on the news about a little girl that was in line, she got her lunch...

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
December 9, 2019

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 “Air...

RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit
January 19, 2020

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...

Three bidders for Elorza’s water leasing plan revealed
October 30, 2019

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...

Elorza confronted by activists over his water leasing scheme during inauguration
October 30, 2019

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...

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s second inauguration address
October 31, 2019

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...

Christmas Carolers rebuffed at City Hall and RI Housing
January 19, 2020

Christmas Carolers rebuffed at City Hall and RI Housing

Both Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island Housing Director Barbara Fields refused to leave their offices...

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance
October 31, 2019

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance

Providence City Councilor Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) became the deciding vote to override Providence Mayor Jorge...

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