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 Mayor Brett Smiley, police chief Osca ...
Will Providence's taxes go up? Here's what Mayor Smiley wants to do.
Mayor Brett Smiley said he plans to ask the General Assembly to raise the city's taxes above the 4% threshold.
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 ...
Smiley: Providence will take Trump’s immigration policy ‘one step at a time’
Mayor Brett Smiley said the details of new immigration enforcement guidance or executive orders under President Donald Trump ...
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Brown University Health to move into former Hasbro Providence office
Brown University Health plans to move its administrative offices into 15 LaSalle Square in downtown Providence — a space ...
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What issues are facing the Providence School District?
Providence's new school board will be fully in place later this week with five members appointed by Mayor Brett Smiley and ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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Mayor seeks return of Providence school control in July, wants lawmakers to override state
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR ... his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday, "The time is now" for returning the school system to city control.
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Will Providence's taxes go up? Here's what Mayor Smiley wants to do.
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley came into office with lofty goals two years ago, but midway through his term, the city’s finances are floundering, and his way out will involve raising taxes.