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Update: City Officials Issue Parking Ban, School Delay, Storm Safety Precautions

Mayor Angel Taveras and public safety officials are reminding residents to prepare for Irene, a large storm that is expected to arrive this Saturday evening into tomorrow.

Grove Street School Building Owners Further Demolish Property after City Officials Revoke Demolition Permit

The owners of the former Grove Street School took down more of the building late this morning, without a demolition permit and despite a direct order not to proceed from the City of Providence Director of Inspections & Standards and the City's

RIDOT Update on Orms Street Bridge Work to Take Place August 28-September 10

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is informing commuters about continued work on the Orms Street Bridge in Providence in effect from August 28 to September 10.

Providence Parking Ban in Effect 2AM August 28 to 12AM August 29

In preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, a citywide parking ban will be in effect from 2AM August 28 to 12AM August 29.For public safety purposes, cars in violation of the citywide parking ban will be ticketed and towed.For updates on Hur

Grove Street School Building Demolition Suspended

Late last night Mayor Angel Taveras and Ward 13 City Councilman Bryan Principe toured the partially demolished Grove Street School to discuss the Fire Marshal's decision to condemn the building and pending actions to demolish the structure in advan

Residentes Deben Tomar Medidas De Precaucion Contra El Huracan Irene

Se espera que las fuertes lluvias y vientos causen inundaciones y apagones de eléctricidad.

Residentes Deben Tomar Medidas De Precaucion Contra El Huracan Irene

Se espera que las fuertes lluvias y vientos causen inundaciones y apagones de eléctricidad.

Trash Pick Up in Providence Delayed One Day Due to Hurricane Irene Arrival

TRASH PICK UP WILL BE DELAYED ONE DAY DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE'S ARRIVAL.RESIDENTS SHOULD NOT PUT CANS OR BINS OUTSIDE ON SUNDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 28.For more news on Hurricane Irene, get updates from the Providence Emergency Management Agency.

Residents Advised To Take Precautions Against Hurricane Irene

Serious storm likely to cause flooding and power outages across Providence. Mayor Angel Taveras and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Peter T.

Botanical Center Closed on Sunday

Hurricane Closing Please be advised the Botanical Center will be closed Sunday, August 28, 2011 due to Hurricane Irene. We will be open our regular hours of 11:00am - 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 30th.

Street Closing

Start: Friday, August 26, 2011 5:00 am End: Friday, August 26, 2011 2:00 pm Location:#15 American Express Pl between Francis st and Exchange stProvidence, RIDirections Location: #15 American Express Pl between Francis st and Exchange stProvidence

Street Closing

Start: Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 am End: Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:00 pm Location:Benefit st between Waterman st and George stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Benefit st between Waterman st and George stProvidence, RI RI

Street Closing

Start: Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:00 am End: Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:00 pm Location:College st between Prospect st and S. Main stProvidence, RIDirections Location: College st between Prospect st and S.

Street and Sidewalk Closing

Start: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:00 am End: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:00 am Location:Adrian Hall Way between Washington st and Fountain stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Adrian Hall Way between Washington st and Fountain stProvidence,

Street Closing

Start: Sunday, September 11, 2011 5:00 am End: Sunday, September 11, 2011 5:00 pm Location:Fulton st between Memorial Blvd and Exchange stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Fulton st between Memorial Blvd and Exchange stProvidence, RI

One Trave Lane Only!

Start: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:00 am End: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:00 pm Location:Angell st between Prospect st and Congdon stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Angell st between Prospect st and Congdon stProvidence, RI

Street Closing

Start: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 5:00 am End: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 4:00 pm Location:Abbott Park Place between Richmond st and Chestnut stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Abbott Park Place between Richmond st and Chestnut stProvidence, RI

August 27th Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative Performance Cancelled

Due to a possible storm, the NPAI performance at India Point Park on Saturday, August 27th has been cancelled.

Street Closing

Start: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:00 am End: Sunday, September 11, 2011 3:00 am Location:See link below for information.Directions Location: See link below for information.

Street Closing

Start: Friday, August 26, 2011 3:00 pm End: Saturday, August 27, 2011 2:00 am Location:Pine st between Dorrance st and Eddy stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Pine st between Dorrance st and Eddy stProvidence, RI Music festival.