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Report Graffiti Online or Call 800-TAGGERS

The City's Graffiti Task Force combats graffiti through a combination of graffiti removal, enhanced public awareness and rewards of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vand

One Travel Lane Only!

Start: Friday, July 1, 2011 8:00 am End: Friday, July 1, 2011 12:00 pm Location:Imperial Place between Hoppins st and South stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Imperial Place between Hoppins st and South stProvidence, RI Delivery

Street Closing

Start: Friday, July 8, 2011 6:00 am End: Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00 pm Location:Fricker st between Broad st and Westminster stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Fricker st between Broad st and Westminster stProvidence, RI Youth in

Coflax Street Arsonist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Captain James Desmarais243- 6336June 29, 2011Colfax Street Arsonist

Throwing out an old mattress set?

Mattress and box spring pickup program begins August 1. Providence residents and property owners will be required to pay a $20 disposal fee for each mattress or box spring they throw away.

Throwing out an old mattress set?

Mattress and box spring pickup program begins August 1. Spanish translation here | En Espanol aquiDownload the informational flyer here

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 6:00 am End: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 6:00 pm Location:155 S. Main st between packett st and Hopkins stProvidence, RIDirections Location: 155 S.

Street and Sidewalk Closing

Start: Saturday, July 9, 2011 6:00 am End: Saturday, July 9, 2011 3:00 pm Location:Orange st between weybosset st and pine stProvidence. RIDirections Location: Orange st between weybosset st and pine stProvidence.

Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend in Providence!

Mayor announces plans for a safe and enjoyable Independence Day Celebration.

Summer Fun Begins! Have Fun and Be Safe!

City reminds residents to practice summer safety measures. For many residents summer means fun in the sun.

Street Closing

Start: Sunday, July 10, 2011 7:00 am End: Sunday, July 10, 2011 4:00 pm Location:Various locations, see link.Directions Location: Various locations, see link. ironmanrhodeisland.com

April's Most Ready Providence Resident

We're sorry but there was no winner for the month of Arpil. April Quiz Answers:1. True2. True3. A4. C5. True"Taking the first step to prepare yourself and your family before an emergency or a natural disaster strikes is critical to preventing loss of life and property.

Street Closing

Start: Thursday, June 30, 2011 6:00 am End: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:00 pm Location:Middle st between Eddy st and dorrance stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Middle st between Eddy st and dorrance stProvidence, RI Boom lift acce

Mayor announces plans for a safe and enjoyable Independence Day Celebration

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Monday, July 18, 2011 5:00 am End: Monday, July 18, 2011 10:00 pm Location:405 Benefit st between Transit st and Sheldon stProvidence, RIDirections Location: 405 Benefit st between Transit st and Sheldon stProvidence, RI Dum

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Saturday, July 9, 2011 5:00 am End: Sunday, July 10, 2011 3:00 am Location:Westminster st between Dorrance st and Mathewson stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Westminster st between Dorrance st and Mathewson stProvidence, RI

Street and Sidewalk Closing

Start: Saturday, July 9, 2011 12:00 pm End: Sunday, July 10, 2011 3:00 am Location:Westminster st between Dorrance st and Mathewson stDirections Location: Westminster st between Dorrance st and Mathewson st Sound Session block part

Street Closing

Start: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:00 am End: Thursday, June 30, 2011 3:30 pm Location:Angell st between Hope st and Brook stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Angell st between Hope st and Brook stProvidence, RI Installation of elec

Ironman Race

Start: Sunday, July 10, 2011 7:00 am Location:various locations Directions Location: various locations ironmanrhodeisland.com/

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:00 am End: Saturday, August 27, 2011 5:00 pm Location:Waterman st between Waterman st and Prospect stDirections Location: Waterman st between Waterman st and Prospect st Construction project and carr