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Support Services   In response to recent events at Brown University and in an effort to provide immediate and accessible resources for the Providence community. The below resources and updates are The post…
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Providence Department of Inspection and Standards to Relocate on Friday 

 New Allens Avenue Location Enhances Access to City Permitting Services    PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today that the Department of Inspection and Standards (DIS) will relocate The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Signs WaterFire Lease Agreement

City formalizes long-term partnership to secure WaterFire’s future and support Providence’s creative economy  PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Council President Rachel Miller, WaterFire Board Chair Kate The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Invites the Public to Tree Lighting, PVD Holiday Fest

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, and the Providence Tourism Council (PTC) invite neighbors and visitors to experience a festive, fun-filled The post…
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City of Providence Announces Temporary Road Closures for Roger Williams Park Boardwalk Construction

Detours will be in effect beginning December 1, 2025, for approximately 4-6 weeks Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Parks Department today announced temporary road closures within Roger Williams The post…
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Mayor Smiley, Chief Silva Roll Out New Providence Rescues Amid Rising Medical Demand

Monday, December 1 Rescue 8 and Rescue 9 mark the City’s first EMS new additions in over a decade, boosting response times and reducing reliance on mutual aid  Mayor Brett The post…
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Water for Elephants comes to PPAC

Part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series “STUNNING AND EMOTIONAL. MANY WONDERS AWAIT AUDIENCES IN THIS GORGEOUSLY IMAGINATIVE BROADWAY MUSICAL.”– The New York Times, Critic’s Pick
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Lion King Roars Into Providence: PPAC Tickets available now for the May / June show.

Sponsored Content Disney Theatrical Group and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s THE LION KING will go on sale
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Water for Elephants: PPAC in December

Sponsored Content The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that the North American tour of the hit Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to PPAC Tuesday, December 2 to
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Mayor Brett Smiley to Host New England Mayors Convening on Universal Pre-K in Providence

New England mayors will gather in Providence to discuss access, quality and workforce development in Pre-K amid federal funding challenges Mayor Brett P. Smiley will today host mayors from across The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Accepting Nominations for 23rd Annual MLK Hall of Fame

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the City of Providence is now accepting nominations for its twenty-third annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Individuals The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Accepting Nominations for MLK Hall of Fame  

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the City of Providence is now accepting nominations for its twenty-third annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Emergency Food Security Mini-Grants to Support Providence Food Pantries

Friday, November 14 Emergency Fund Created to Expand and Sustain Continued Food Access for Providence Neighbors Following Temporary SNAP Interruption   Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today that the City of The post…
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Grants for Providence Food Pantries

Mayor Brett P. Smiley has launched an emergency grant program to provide rapid financial support to local organizations engaged in food distribution and delivery to Providence residents impacted by the interruption The post…
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The Weekly: 11/13/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

Happy November, everyone. In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where…
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ecoRI News Roundup: November 2025

Compiled by Bonnie Phillips/ecoRI News McKee, Region’s Governors Seek Environmental Impact Assessment Reforms PROVIDENCE — Is it time to reform how the federal government assesses the environmental impact of energy
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Bartender Awards Winners 2025

On Monday night, September 29, Motif celebrated the denizens that keep this city liquored up! Thanks so much to R1 Indoor Karting for hosting and sponsoring us, and for musicians
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The Weekly: 11/6/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

Happy November, everyone. In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where…
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Mayor Brett Smiley to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Department of Public Works Complex

Tuesday, November 4 Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Council President Rachel Miller, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Patricia Coyne-Fague and Executive Director of Providence Public Buildings Authority Nicole The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Joined Neighboring Cities, Nonprofits and Community Leaders Following Federal SNAP Ruling

Monday, November 3 Federal ruling temporarily blocks Trump Administration’s efforts to halt SNAP benefits providing national relief for families across the nation  Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Central Falls Mayor The post…
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Harvest Night at the Museum of Natural History

Celebrate the season with Harvest Night (ages 21+) at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Sip, snack, explore and stargaze – your fall night out The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Activates Emergency Food Plan Amid SNAP Interruption

Providence Allocates $25,000 to Rhode Island Food Bank Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced this week that the City of Providence is implementing its Emergency Food Plan in response to the The post…
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The Weekly: 10/30/25 Guide to Downtown Providence

In Providence, there’s always something interesting going on! And we understand how challenging it can be to wade through all the happenings and decide what events to attend, where to eat, and…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Launches School Board Region One Appointment Application Process

Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the Providence School Board Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for qualified candidates to serve on the Providence School Board for region one. Applications The post…
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