PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe
August 11, 2021

PVD City Council battles the self-created perception that the City isn’t safe

Overall, crime is down in Providence, but you might not know that given the things said during...

TGI Network calls out Councilmember Correia’s dehumanizing comments
December 17, 2020

TGI Network calls out Councilmember Correia’s dehumanizing comments

“You have offended us, you have offended members of the transgender and non-binary community, you have offended...

In the wake of gun violence, a march for peace on Smith Hill
October 5, 2020

In the wake of gun violence, a march for peace on Smith Hill

“It’s hard to have the pride in this community, that I’ve had all my live, with this...

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution
December 29, 2021

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution

“The Governor has made it clear she wants busses out of the plaza. RIDOT is moving as...

District 5’s Senator Bell scores early endorsements for re-election
May 21, 2020

District 5’s Senator Bell scores early endorsements for re-election

“I am thrilled to receive these endorsements from leaders with proven track records of fighting for our...

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...

At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA
December 6, 2019

At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA

“I don’t know the intentions of this developer,” said Councilmember Rachel Miller, “But I would say that...

Providence City Council inauguration a day of firsts and political fault lines
October 31, 2019

Providence City Council inauguration a day of firsts and political fault lines

The inauguration of a new Providence City Council was a day of firsts and a day of...

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...

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote
February 27, 2020

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote

The Providence City Council is planning to decide on the fate of an $18 million, 20-year Tax...

Candidates for Providence City Council answer tough questions on housing and poverty
January 19, 2020

Candidates for Providence City Council answer tough questions on housing and poverty

Less than half of the candidates running for Providence City Council across all 15 Wards attended the...

Michael Correia attributes racist comment to fellow Councilmember Ryan – Ryan denies, threatens lawsuit
January 19, 2020

Michael Correia attributes racist comment to fellow Councilmember Ryan – Ryan denies, threatens lawsuit

On Sunday afternoon Providence City Councilmember Michael Correia (Ward 6) took to Facebook to attribute comments Correia...

As gun violence continues, Providence residents lock arms for peace
January 19, 2020

As gun violence continues, Providence residents lock arms for peace

Diana Garlington held her third annual Lock Arms for Peace event in Providence Saturday evening. About a...

Providence City Council considering plastic bag ban
February 16, 2018

Providence City Council considering plastic bag ban

“The production, use, and disposal of single-use plastic bags have significant adverse impacts on the environment and...

Community groups say CSA implementation is being delayed, PVD Mayor and City Council say it’s on track
October 31, 2019

Community groups say CSA implementation is being delayed, PVD Mayor and City Council say it’s on track

Both Mayor Jorge Elorza and the office of the Providence City Council deny that the implementation of...

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