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White House Puts Focus on Improving Education in Providence

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee co-sponsored an important community summit on January 25 led by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, an initiative by President Barack Obama to i

A Providence Landmark is Reborn

Arcade, America's oldest indoor mall, to reopen as retail and residential center. Mayor Taveras joined with U.S.

2nd Public Meeting Roger Williams Park Ponds Restoration

WHEN: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMWHERE: The Casino at Roger Williams Park1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Rhode IslandThe City of Providence, Narragansett Bay Estuary Program and partners are working on an exciting project to clea

February Vacation Family Days!

2012 February VacationFamily DaysFebruary 21-24Join us this February School Vacation as we bring you a series of art and eco-themed classes in Rhode Island's premier tropical destination: the Roger Williams ParkBotanical Center!

February Vacation Family Days ~ Avian Adventures!

Start: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:00 am End: Friday, February 24, 2012 11:00 am Location:Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907Directions Location: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue

February Vacation Family Days ~ Origami for All Ages! 2 Sessions!

Start: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:00 am End: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:45 am Location:Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907Directions Location: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood A

February Vacation Family Days ~ Dirt! A Journey Through the Earths Soil.

Start: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:00 am End: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:00 am Location:Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, RI 02907Directions Location: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue

Three Providence leaders to be inducted into the 9th Annual MLK Hall of Fame

Educator Leo DiMaio, the late Councilman Miguel C. Luna and the late community activist William "Billy" Taylor to be honored in special ceremony on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Sidewalk and Parking Lane Only Closing!

Start: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:00 am End: Friday, January 27, 2012 4:00 pm Location:Washington stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Washington stProvidence, RI Installation of new signs for business.

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:00 am End: Friday, January 27, 2012 4:00 pm Location:Washington stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Washington stProvidence, RI install service signs.

One For the Books!

Read to Succeed Program gives Providence kids incentive to read for life.

A Statement from Providence Mayor Angel Taveras on the Passing of former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy

I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Governor Joseph Garrahy. Governor Garrahy was a man of great intelligence, compassion and commitment to public service.

Occupy Providence to vacate after reaching agreement with the City

Greater City Providence:Occupy Providence to vacate Burnside Park after reaching agreement with the City.The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence will open and staff a homeless day shelter in response to the identified need for such a resource.

2:00 pm and 3:00 pm Public Planetarium Shows

Start: Friday, February 24, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvide

2:00 pm and 3:00 pm Public Planetarium Shows

Start: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvi

2:00 pm and 3:00 pm Public Planetarium Shows

Start: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProv

2:00 pm and 3:00 pm Public Planetarium Shows

Start: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvid

Popular Downtown Spot Reopens with a New Name and a New Menu

Mayor Taveras this week celebrated the grand reopening of the Providence Cookie Salad Bar, formerly called the Providence Cookie Company, at an official ribbon-cutting with area customers and local officials.The Providence Cookie Company was a fami

2:00 pm and 3:00 pm Public Planetarium Shows

Start: Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvide

Monday Discovery Fun Zone

Start: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:45 pm End: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 4:45 pm Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and Planet