City of Providence | Weekly Archives

An Earth Day Interview with Greg Gerritt

Earth Day Special Q&A with one of Providence's unsung environmental heroes.

Lauren & Al Greer - Request for a Construction / Sidewalk Closing Permit

Start: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:00 am End: Friday, May 20, 2011 4:30 pm Sidewalk Only will be closed on 225 George Street between Hope Street and Cooke Street

AGI Construction - Request for a Parking Restriction

Start: Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:00 am End: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:00 pm No Parking on Glendale Street between Hope Street and 28 Glendale StreetNo Parking on Exeter St. between Glendale Street and 32 Exeter Street

Diverse Response Team Forges Community Relationships and Trust

Diverse Response Team Forges Community Relationships and Trust Family Service of Rhode Island and the Providence Police DepartmentWorking in teams, patrol officers and bilingual social workers in Providence, Rhode Island are building social cohesio

Providence Police Major Hugh Clements Selected as Deputy Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:David Ortiz, Press Secretary401-241-3887dortiz@providenceri.comApril 20, 2011 PROVIDENCE POLICE MAJOR HUGH CLEMENTS SELECTED AS DEPUTY CHIEFTwenty six year veteran will be second in command for Providence Police Departm

Providence Police Major Hugh Clements Selected as Deputy Chief

Twenty six year veteran will be second in command for Providence Police Department. Major Hugh T. Clements Jr. has been selected as the Providence Police Department's next Deputy Chief.

Save The Date: A Stronger Providence Day Celebration

Join Mayor Angel Taveras, neighbors, friends and revelers from across Providence on Wednesday, May 11th, from 3:00-5:00 PM at the State House Rotunda for Stronger Providence Day, a celebration of our Capital City.

April is Donate Life Month in Providence

Organ donors urged to register at the DMV in person or online.

Brownie Girl Scout Serves as 'Mayor for a Day'

Cheyenne Figueroa and fellow Brownies get special tour of Mayor's Office. Mayor Taveras hosted Rhode Island Brownie Girl Scout Troop #210 last week for a meet-and-greet and tour of City Hall.

Mayor Taveras Celebrates Reading Week in April

Mayor reads to pre-schoolers and elementary students in Providence. Schools, libraries and community centers across Rhode Island celebrated Reading Week early this month and Mayor Taveras was proud to participate in the celebrations.

Central Congregational Church - Request for a Parking Restriction

Start: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:00 am End: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:00 pm No Parking on Diman Place between Angell Street and Stimson Ave.

~PEMA | Press Room | Chronology + Milestones

PEMA Chronology + Milestones1952 The City of Providence created and passed into law an ordinance creating the Office of Civil Defense.Office of Civil Defense located at 1951 Mineral Spring Ave, Providence, RI.May 22, 1974The Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 93-288), more popularly known as The Staffo

Taveras Nominates Keith A. Oliveira To School Board

Mayor Angel Taveras has nominated Keith A. Oliveira to serve on the Providence School Board.

Brown University --- Request to Close Street & Post Emergency No Parking Signs

Start: Friday, May 27, 2011 5:00 am End: Sunday, May 29, 2011 4:00 pm Weekend Traffic Pattern: Charlesfield St: One-way west from Thayer to Brown St. Brown St: One-way north from Charlesfield St to George St. George St: One-way east from Brown St. to Thayer St.

Mr Rooter Plumbing - Requesting a Construction Permit (One Travel Lane Only) Closure

Start: Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:00 am End: Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:00 pm Lloyd Ave between Brown Street and Prospect Street

Feld Entertainment - Application Request for a Special Events Permit (Sidewalk / Parking Lane Only) Closing

Start: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:00 am End: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:30 pm Sabin Street Between LaSalle Square and Snow Street

RISD Museum Hosts The Second-Annual Big Draw Providence April 30

SECOND-ANNUAL BIG DRAW PROVIDENCE ENCOURAGES ALL TO MAKE THEIR MARK AT THE RISD MUSEUM, APRIL 30 Sharpen your pencils, the Big Draw is back!

Sixty Two Orange, LLC - Requesting a Construction Permit (One Travel Lane & Parking Lane Only) Closure

Start: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:00 am End: Friday, May 20, 2011 5:00 pm Orange Street between 62 Orange Street and 66 Orange Street

Conlon Moving - Request for a Parking Restriction

Start: Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:00 am End: Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:00 pm No Parking on 95 Brown Street between Meeting Street and Cushing Street

2011 Senator Claiborne Pell Lecture

Start: Monday, May 9, 2011 6:00 pm Location:Trinity Repertory Company201 Washington StreetProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: Trinity Repertory Company201 Washington StreetProvidence, RI 02903 Mayor Angel Taveras will host the third an