Providence City Council Finance Committee meeting besieged by racist trolls
June 11, 2020

Providence City Council Finance Committee meeting besieged by racist trolls

But lost in the discussion is the Providence City Council’s rush to pass a budget that doesn’t...

Legislation to prevent siting of incinerators in Providence introduced in City Council
May 9, 2020

Legislation to prevent siting of incinerators in Providence introduced in City Council

“I believe that this type of industry would only serve to harm our residents, and create more...

PVD Councilor Espinal seeks Executive Order to prevent ICE enforcement at COVID-19 testing sites
April 16, 2020

PVD Councilor Espinal seeks Executive Order to prevent ICE enforcement at COVID-19 testing sites

“There are many residents in Providence and around the State that are afraid to go get tested...

Members of Providence City Council call on state to halt evictions during pandemic
March 29, 2020

Members of Providence City Council call on state to halt evictions during pandemic

“A state-wide moratorium on evictions in Rhode Island will help relieve anxiety to people if they lose...

Proposed Port garbage transfer station is dead
March 12, 2020

Proposed Port garbage transfer station is dead

“This was a win for the community,” said Linda Perri, President of the Washington Park Neighborhood Association....

Update: Providence City Council to considering resolution on transfer station application
March 2, 2020

Update: Providence City Council to considering resolution on transfer station application

Update: The resolution was withdrawn due to legal concerns about the language. It will be re-introduced at...

Opposition to the proposed Port garbage transfer station intensifies
February 21, 2020

Opposition to the proposed Port garbage transfer station intensifies

“We have to stand together, stand strong, united, because this community cannot, under any conditions, accept anything...

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...

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...

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...

Jewelry District Association holds first Providence City Council candidate forum for 2018 election
January 19, 2020

Jewelry District Association holds first Providence City Council candidate forum for 2018 election

The Jewelry District Association (JDA) held a Providence City Council Candidates’ Night moderated by JDA President Sharon...

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