Providence Public School Board begins new era with new configuration
On Thursday, a new Providence Public School Board will officially be in place. The Providence City Council will confirm the ...
It’s a big month for Providence’s new hybrid school board
The new half-elected, half-appointed school board is poised to elect a president. Mayor Brett Smiley has said he would like ...
Mayors, police chiefs across New England convene in Providence
The U.S. Conference of Mayors convened a meeting of 22 mayors and 19 police chiefs from across New England in Providence.
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Mayor Smiley nominates five to Providence School Board
Earlier this month, Mayor Brett Smiley appointed five community members to the Providence School Board. The nominees, ...
Providence hosted New England mayors and police chiefs for regional discussions
The City of Providence is hosting numerous mayors and police chiefs from a variety of New England municipalities.Hosted by ...
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Mayor Smiley discusses economic impact of ‘life at night’ in Providence
On Monday evening, Mayor Brett Smiley spoke at the Crib, an event space in Providence, to discuss the city’s nightlife and ...
The other 9-to-5: What a new report says about Providence’s ‘night economy’
A new report found that overall, Providence’s night economy contributes a little more than $990 million annually.
Could a ‘nightlife manager’ help revitalize Providence’s after-dark economy?
The sector is a critical part of the city’s character, but revenue remains below pre-COVID levels and business owners say ...
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City Council Moves Forward on Smiley’s Effort to Raise Taxes More Than 4% in Providence UPDATED
Get ready Providence - the next steps for a major tax hike are in motion. Homeowners in the city are poised to see an ...
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New England mayors show unity on immigration policies
A group of mayors and some of the police chiefs of 22 New England cities met in Providence Wednesday to discuss issues ...
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New England mayors and police chiefs gather; ICE enforcement discussed
Police chiefs and mayors from all across New England came together in Providence to discuss policing strategies and topics like immigration enforcement. Twenty-two mayors and 19 police chiefs gathered ...
Providence nightlife generates almost $1B a year, but are businesses in trouble?
PROVIDENCE – Between the city’s restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters and performance venues, Providence nightlife ...