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Important information relative to Lobbyist Registration for the City of Providence

Although by its terms, the Lobbyists' Registration Ordinance takes effect on July 1, 2011, the City does not currently have the essential business processes in place to handle such registrations.

Vote for Today in the Sky to visit Providence

USA Today's Ben Mutzabaugh seeks direction. The Today in the Sky blogger will visit whichever airport readers suggest. To cast your vote for Providence, visit http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/06/today-in-the-sky-vote/175168/1.

~City of Providence | Graffiti Task Force

Mensaje Especial del Alcalde Angel Taveras: Vision de La Educacion Publica en Providence

Estimado miembro de la comunidad:Me complace anunciar que la Dra. Susan F. Lusi ha sido designada como Superintendente Interino de las Escuelas Públicas de Providence.

City of Providence, Firefighters Reach Labor Agreement to Avert Layoffs

$5.7 million in FY12 savings created through elimination of scheduled raise, reductions in minimum manning.

ENPTZS SIGNS (TOW ZONE)

Start: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:00 am End: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 8:00 pm Location:Spruce st between Brayton st and Bond stDirections Location: Spruce st between Brayton st and Bond st talent trailer

Special Message from Mayor Angel Taveras: A Vision for Public Education in Providence

Dear Community Member: I am pleased that Dr. Susan F. Lusi has been appointed as the Interim Superintendent of Providence Public Schools. As the current Superintendent of the Portsmouth School Department, Dr.

Call To Artists: The Art Transformer Project

Artists Enhance Utility Boxes in City NeighborhoodsMayor Angel Taveras and the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism invite artists to integrate art into existing civic architecture to increase cultural participation and provoke public engagement in Neighborhood Market areas.

ENPTZS SIGNS (TOW ZONE)

Start: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 8:00 am End: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00 pm Location:106 Manning st between 96-106 Gano st and Wayland aveDirections Location: 106 Manning st between 96-106 Gano st and Wayland ave Moving truck

Mayor Taveras' Graffiti Task Force, Mural Program Combating Graffiti Throughout Providence

Mayor Angel Taveras joined today with his Graffiti Task Force to announce his citywide graffiti removal and innovative public art campaign.

ENPTZS SIGNS (TOW ZONE)

Start: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:00 am End: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:00 pm Location:138 Mathewson st between Westminster st and Washington stDirections Location: 138 Mathewson st between Westminster st and Washington st office reloc

Street closing

Start: Saturday, June 25, 2011 3:00 pm End: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:00 pm Location:Hart st between Hope st and Firglade stDirections Location: Hart st between Hope st and Firglade st Block party

sidewalk and parking lane only

Start: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:00 am End: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 3:00 pm Location:178 Dexter st between Wilson st and Lester stDirections Location: 178 Dexter st between Wilson st and Lester st crane setup for construction

Street and sidewalk closing

Start: Sunday, July 3, 2011 8:00 pm End: Monday, July 4, 2011 2:00 am Location:Mathewson st between Weybosset st and Westminster stDirections Location: Mathewson st between Weybosset st and Westminster st Block party

Sidewalk Closing

Start: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:00 am End: Friday, July 29, 2011 2:00 pm Location:236 Westminster st between Westminster st and Union stDirections Location: 236 Westminster st between Westminster st and Union st Construction on s

City Initiates Process to Determine Future Use of Closing School Buildings

Neighborhood School Stakeholder Committee to advise on the decision-making process.

Comision Inicia Busqueda Para Llenar Asiento Vacante De La Junta Escolar

Ofrece la oportunidad de moldear el futuro de las Escuelas de Providence; Fecha límite de inscripción es el 24 de Junio, 2011 Descargar la solicitud aquiLeer la descripción de trabajo aquí

Commission Launches Search to Fill School Board Vacancy

Post offers opportunity to shape future of Providence Schools; Deadline for application is June 24, 2011. Download an application hereRead the job description here

Department of Art, Culture + Tourism Sponsors Stage At This Year's Sound Session

Providence, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce a performance from the AS220 Criss Cross Orchestra and Toby Foyeh featuring Orchestra Africa on Saturday, July 9 at the Bank of America Skating Center.

WaterFire Providence Announces Free Concert June 27th

Join WaterFire Providence on the 375th anniversary of the founding of the City of Providence for a free performance by the Polyphony Ensemble on Monday, June 27 beginning at 8pm.