City of Providence
Recent News About City of Providence
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Virtual City Service Meeting on March 29
Providence Virtual City Service Meeting Agenda
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Tai Chi – Beginner Level on March 29
Tai Chi – Beginner Level on March 29
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC on March 31
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers!
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Moody’s Upgrades City of Providence’s Bond Ratings
Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Providence’s issuer rating from Baa1 to A3 and reported a stable financial outlook.
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City Service Meeting on March 29
City Service Meeting on March 29
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development
Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development for the City of Providence.
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City of Providence Prepares for Snow, Slippery Conditions Friday and Saturday
Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects to receive up to 4 inches of snow accumulation overnight on Friday and slippery road conditions throughout Saturday.
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City of Providence Prepares for Snow Monday, Tuesday Night
Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects snow accumulation and dangerously cold temperatures Monday night, through Tuesday.
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Joe Mulligan as Director of Planning
Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Joe Mulligan as Director of Planning and Development for the City of Providence. Mulligan brings over 30 years of service in planning, design and construction to the Smiley Administration.
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City of Providence Hosts Annual Pell Lecture Launching New Cultural Plan
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Joe Wilson Jr., Director of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT), Vanessa Whang, Lead Designer/Manager of Cultural Strategists-in-Government Program in Oakland, CA, and community members today launched ACT’s new cultural plan at the City’s annual Pell Lecture on Arts & Humanities.
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Mayor Smiley Launches Community Satisfaction Survey
Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of a community satisfaction survey asking Providence residents, business owners, and community members to gauge their satisfaction with city services.
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Mayor Smiley Announces Oscar Perez as the 38th Chief of the Providence Police Department
Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that Commander Oscar Perez will serve the City of Providence as the 38th Chief of Police, the first-ever Latino to hold that role.
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Mayor Smiley Announces Final Candidates for 38th Chief of the Providence Police Department
Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the three finalists being considered to become the 38th Chief of the Providence Police Department: Kevin M. Lanni, David A. Lapatin, Oscar L. Perez.
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MNH Mission Space During February School Vacation
3-2-1 Blast off to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park during February school vacation!
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Smiley Transition Announces Inauguration Details
On Monday, January 2, 2023, Mayor-elect Brett P. Smiley will be joined by dignitaries, family, friends and Providence community members as he is sworn in as the 39th Mayor of the City of Providence at the Providence Public Library (PPL) followed by a reception at Providence City Hall.
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Providence Parks Department, Community Partners to Host Family-Friendly “Wicked Walk: A Trick-or-Treat Experience”
The City of Providence, the Providence Parks Department and community partners today announced “Wicked Walk: A Trick-or-Treat Experience,” a family-friendly Halloween event happening at the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
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Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting on October 25
Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting on October 25
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Virtual City Service Meeting on June 8
Virtual City Service Meeting on June 8
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A Family Affair: PVDFest 2022 Features Fun Activities for the Entire Family to Enjoy
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and founding creative partner FirstWorks today announced additional details and performances happening during PVDFest weekend, happening on the streets on downtown Providence June 10-12. PVDFest, a free outdoor festival that features live music, dancing, food, shopping, and visual art installations in downtown Providence, will feature events the entire family can enjoy, including a special youth event stage, a Food Village, and art and artisan marketplaces.
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City of Providence, Partners Showcase New Locally Designed Wheelchair-Accessible Public Seating
The City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT), Real Access Motivates Progress (RAMP), and the Steel Yard today showcased the creation of “Tina’s Table”: an innovative, ADA-accessible picnic table, which is set to redefine accessible public seating in Providence.