Bills seek to finally eliminate predatory payday lenders in RI
March 22, 2023

Bills seek to finally eliminate predatory payday lenders in RI

In Rhode Island, people have been advocating for over 13 years against the practice of payday loans,...

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...

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...

Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first
January 3, 2023

Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first

After City Councilmembers were sworn in, Councilmember Rachel Miller (Ward 13) was unanimously elected President of the...

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum
October 29, 2022

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum

Candidates answered questions about toxic neighborhoods, poverty, education and nightclub violence....

No shortage of interesting candidates at Providence Ward 9 City Council forum
August 21, 2022

No shortage of interesting candidates at Providence Ward 9 City Council forum

Candidates answered questions about housing, policing, the environment, diversity and outreach, the use of opioid settlement money...

BOE finds ‘multiple violations of campaign finance law’ during Audit of PVD City Council candidate
July 7, 2022

BOE finds ‘multiple violations of campaign finance law’ during Audit of PVD City Council candidate

As a result of the findings, the Board voted to refer the case to the Attorney General...

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