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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Prescription Drug Take-Back Day  

PROVIDENCE, RI – In observance of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Housing and Human Services Director Emily Freedman today announced safe opportunities for the disposal The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley, The Avenue Concept Announce Major New Public Art Program

‘The Ripples Project’ will bring dozens of public art installations to Providence in upcoming year PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, The Avenue Concept (TAC), Providence City Council President The post…
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Mausoleum Hill Sessions — Sunday

Head over to the North Burial Ground Sunday for the third annual Mausoleum Hill Sessions. Soak up the ambience while listening to music provided by some top local musicians. Take a look…
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Tom Petty Doc At Prov Place Cinemas — Thurs & Sunday

What a great way to celebrate Tom Petty’s birthday. Originally shot on 16mm film, this lost 1983 cult classic documentary has been fully remastered in 4K and will be screening around the…
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Ghost Tours In Town

Providence has two types of ghost tours to choose from: You can ride on the river with the Haunted Boat Rides or walk on the sidewalks with the Providence Ghost Tours. Why…
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Learn About ‘Mysterious Mushrooms’ Saturday

You can’t spell ‘fungi’ without a little ‘fun.’ The Blackstone Parks Conservancy will be holding one of its 15-minute field trips Saturday afternoon; this time the topic will be Mysterious Mushrooms. Learn…
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‘Taste Of Thayer’ Wednesday

This is either a heads-up or a travel advisory depending on your appetite for this sort of thing. Tickets are still available for today’s 4th annual ‘Taste of Thayer’ food festival featuring…
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Peruvian Fusion Eatery Opens On Admiral Street

A new fast-casual, open-kitchen restaurant featuring a Peruvian rotisserie/Chinese fusion menu has opened up on Admiral Street, courtesy of the Curi family of Los Andes fame. Those credentials will be enough to…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Nearly $1 Million to Support Youth Mentoring Programs

Thursday, October 3 Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Councilman Juan Pichardo and President and CEO of MENTOR Rhode Island Jeanine Achin to announce a $990,000 American Rescue Plan Act The post…
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Ocean State Oyster Fest — District Park Saturday

The annual Ocean State Oyster Festival has moved to the 195 District Park this year with food trucks, craft beer, wine, a margarita bar, and live music. The festival is celebrating its…
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Little City Thrifty — Weekend At WFAC

Head over to the WaterFire Arts Center this weekend for some super-curated indoor shopping, featuring vintage and pre-owned clothing, books, records, art, furniture, home decor, and more. The Little City Thrifty Vintage…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Proposes $4.4M ARPA Reinvestment to Support Housing and Community Needs

Tuesday, October 1 Proposed Investment of Funds Ensures Providence Utilizes All Federal Funds to Support Unmet Community Needs Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced amendments to the American Rescue Plan The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces New PILOT Agreement with Lifespan

Tuesday, October 1 Proposed Agreement Would Provide $1.5M in Voluntary Payments to the City of Providence Over Three Years  Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller and The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Providence’s Comprehensive Approach to Waste Reduction

Monday, September 30 City Receives USDA Grants Totaling $255,850 to Support Food Waste Diversion Programs and Composting Initiatives    Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan, Director of Sustainability Priscilla De The post…
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‘Gift Horse’ One Of The 50 Best In The Country

Providence restaurant and raw bar, Gift Horse, has been named to the 2024 New York Times list of the 50 best restaurants in the country, what they call The Restaurant List. Publications…
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Mayor Smiley Unveils the City of Providence’s Age-Friendly Action Plan

Friday, September 27 Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, Director of Senior Services Sue Robbio and AARP Rhode Island State Director Catherine Taylor to The post…
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Meet The Director “In The Whale” — Saturday Avon

This happened. The Avon will be holding two screenings of the documentary “In the Whale” this weekend. Following the screening on Saturday, audience members can engage with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and director…
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RI Delegation, Mayor Smiley Announce $1.3 Million for New Ambulance & Fire Truck

Federal grant will help Providence add new ambulance & fire engine to its fleet of emergency rescue vehicles PROVIDENCE, RI – In a continued effort to modernize aging parts of The post…
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‘The Move On Chinatown’ — PPL Saturday

A little over a century ago, Providence had a Chinatown. Eventually the surrounding business community realized it was interfering with their visions of expansion and investment . . . these foreigners would…
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LA EXITOSA MAGIA DEL TEATRO ECAS/ THE SUCCESSFUL MAGIC OF THE ECAS THEATER

Hace año y medio tuve la oportunidad de entrevistar a Francis Parra Guerra, la Directora Ejecutiva y Artística del Teatro ECAS. Días antes de que se abrieran las puertas de The post…
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Community Engagement Meetings Announced for Redevelopment of Former Urban League Site  

Demolition Expected to Commence in late October PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of Providence today announced that the Department of Planning and Development and the Providence Redevelopment Agency (PRA) are The post…
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A Beautiful Noise Live at Providence Performing Arts Center

Okee dokee folks … I am VERY tempted to start off my review with the refrain, “So Good, So Good,” heard many times throughout the jukebox musical, A Beautiful Noise, The post…
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Skater Community Vs. Trinity Rep — Council Cmte Meeting Thursday

This Thursday, the local skateboarding community and their supporters will be appearing before the Committee on Public Works to oppose approval of Trinity Repertory’s petition for abandonment and easement. This will be…
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CMW Grand Opening Block Party — Saturday

It’s here and it is amazing. For the first time, Community MusicWorks (CMW) will have a permanent home base for young musicians, a hub for community performance, and a center for artists…
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