News

The Providence Teachers Union president says the mayor's plan was vague and lacked authentic input from teachers.
On Saturday, residents can drop off old medications at the Providence Public Safety Complex on Washington Street from 10 a.m.
The Providence Teachers Union is disappointed in the City’s Transition Plan. Providence Teachers Union President Cynthia ...
Mayor Brett Smiley and American Cruise Lines announced Thursday that Providence would host cruise ships for the first time in ...
The Providence School Board formally discussed Mayor Brett Smiley's plan to return Providence Public Schools to local control Wednesday night.
As Providence Mayor Brett Smiley testified on a bill that would allow his tax increase in his new budget proposal, some residents came out to oppose.
The Herald provided a list of elected officials and asked respondents to match the name with their office. Around 900 ...
A hearing on a bill that would allow Providence to exceed the state-mandated tax levy cap of 4% for one year led to a tense ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced plans to raise property taxes as part of his budget proposal. But, part of his strategy for closing the city’s budget shortfall ...
Mayor Brett Smiley said after the Special Commission on Taxation and Revenue convened last year, the city took a hard look at all fines, fees, and enforcement across departments when it was drafting ...
Joseph Shekarchi told the Globe last week. Spokespeople for Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said the same. Andrea Palagi, a spokeswoman for McKee, said the governor ...
At a Thursday press conference, Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside city and school leaders, announced his plan for returning the Providence Public School District to local control. The district has been ...