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Mayor Taveras Visits Providence Port Business Univar USA

Mayor Taveras and Providence Economic Development Director Jim Bennett traveled this week to Providence's working waterfront to visit Univar USA and discuss the company's continued growth and development plans in the capital city.

Mayor Taveras Visits Providence Port Business Univar USA

Mayor Taveras and Providence Economic Development Director Jim Bennett traveled this week to Providence's working waterfront to visit Univar USA and discuss the company's continued growth and development plans in the capital city.

Providence Helps to Feed 1,000 This Holiday Season

Hundreds of employees of the City of Providence have joined Mayor Taveras in efforts to help families in need in the capital city and across Rhode Island this holiday season.For many of us the holidays are a time of joy and happiness.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Collecting Toys for the Holidays

With the December holidays right around the corner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence have announced an effort to collect toys for underprivileged children.

Community Conversation on Education in Providence

Start: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 6:30 pm End: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 8:00 pm Location:721 Chalkstone AvenueProvidence, RIDirections Location: 721 Chalkstone AvenueProvidence, RI Join Mayor Angel Taveras and Superintendent Susa

Providence City Archivist to Speak on Recent Discoveries

Providence City Archivist Paul Campbell will give a talk entitled "Treasures in the City's Attic: Recent Discoveries at the Providence City Archives" on Saturday, December 10th at 1:45 p.m.

4th Annual WestSide Caroling This Weekend

Spread warmth and merriment during one of the coldest times of the year. Join us as we joyfully carol through historic streets surrounded by beautiful Victorian architecture in Providence's Armory District. Annually, the Sunday before Christmas!

Mayor Taveras Launches Groundbreaking Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

Minority contractors will perform work to help Providence residents lower energy bills and remediate lead, mold and other health risks and safety hazards.

Are You Nuts For Nutcracker? Don't Miss The 34th Year This Weekend

Festival Ballet Providence celebrates the holidays and its 34th Anniversary Season with its annual holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.

City of Providence | Snow Ready

When snow season arrives, City crews, residents and businesses need to work together to manage challenging winter weather conditions.

Mayor Taveras Proclaims November 2011 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Providence

WHEREAS, An estimated 44,030 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and 37,660 will die from the disease, including approximately 140 Rhode Islanders; andWHEREAS, 74% of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis and 94% of pancreatic cancer

Mayor Taveras Proclaims November 26, 2011 Small Business Saturday in the City of Providence

WHEREAS, The City of Providence believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together.

Mayor Taveras Proclaims November 19, 2011 Major League Gaming Day in the City of Providence

WHEREAS, Major League Gaming was founded in 2002 as the dominant media property exclusively targeting tens of millions of consumers worldwide who have a passion for playing video games as a competitive social activity; andWHEREAS, Major League Gami

Walco Electric - 80 Years Strong and Growing

Director Bennett takes guided tour, meets workers.