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Street and Sidewalk Closing

Start: Saturday, August 6, 2011 7:00 am End: Friday, October 7, 2011 5:00 pm Location:Pine StreetProvidence, RIDirections Location: Pine StreetProvidence, RI Demolition to garage.Pine St between Eddy St and Garnett St

One Trave Lane Only!

Start: Friday, August 26, 2011 5:00 am End: Friday, August 26, 2011 2:00 pm Location:Fulton st between 100 Westminster st and Exchange stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Fulton st between 100 Westminster st and Exchange stProvidence, RI

One Trave Lane Only!

Start: Friday, August 19, 2011 5:00 am End: Friday, August 19, 2011 2:00 pm Location:Fulton st between 100 Westminster st and Exchange stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Fulton st between 100 Westminster st and Exchange stProvidence, RI

One Trave Lane Only!

Start: Friday, August 12, 2011 9:00 am End: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:00 pm Location:Fulton st between 100 Westminster st and Exchange stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Fulton st between 100 Westminster st and Exchange stProvidence, RI

~City Archives | Research | Plans of Sewers in the City of Providence

Plans of Sewers in the City of Providence1873-1887RG 218The city's rapid expansion after the Civil War began to pose major public health issues regarding the disposal of sewage.

Street Closures in Providence this Sunday, August 7 for Rock 'N' Roll Half-Marathon

On Sunday, August 7, the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half Marathon will take place from 7AM to 11:30AM in Providence.

Providence Featured on Travel Channel's Man V. Food Nation

Episode features landmark Providence eateries Haven Bros., Bob & Timmy's and an Olneyville New York Systems Hot Weiner Challenge

15th Annual Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival 8/9-14

Rhode Island International Film Festival August 9-14, 2011

IBM Executives Arrive in Providence to Begin Work on Smarter Cities Challenge Grant Program

Two-week visit to culminate in report on August 19 at the Biltmore Hotel.

Five High-Rise Providence Housing Authority Buildings Now Smoke-Free

New policy protects over 1,000 elderly and disabled residents and ensures access to clean, smoke-free air.

Providence Children to Design Dream Playground on August 11

UnitedHealthCare, New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, KaBOOM!, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association & the Providence Parks + Recreation Department to Host Design Day for New Playground at Dexter Park.

Providence Children to Design Dream Playground on August 11

UnitedHealthCare, New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, KaBOOM!, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association & the Providence Parks + Recreation Department to Host Design Day for New Playground at Dexter Park.

Lieutenant Dean Isabella Receives L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award

The Providence Police Department is proud to announce that Lt. Dean Isabella, Commanding Officer for District 5, is the 2011 recipient of the L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award.

Year Up Sends Off 12th Graduating Class

Students ages 18-24 get hands-on workplace experience through internships at local companies.

Explore Providence on a Rhode Island Historical Society Guided Walking Tour

Rhode Island Historical Society

Help the Steel Yard Raise The Roof

The beginning of summer brought some bad weather to the Ocean State, especially on June 8th when an overnight storm uprooted trees, knocked out power, flattened highway signs and billboards and caused many of us to run for cover in our basements.

Bands Rock Thousands at Inaugural Half-Marathon on 8/7

Important links to more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon:

Locally Grown Art, Food and Merriment at the City Art Festival on 8/6

On Saturday, August 6, the City Art Festival will take place at Providence's Biltmore Park and Skating Rink from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

City, Providence Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement

Three-year agreement lengthens school day, saves City $53 million.

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 5:00 am End: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 5:00 pm Location:Point st between Chestnut st and Richmond stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Point st between Chestnut st and Richmond stProvidence, RI Prov