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Rhode Island Council For The Humanities 2012 Major Grant Awards Announced

A total of $192,600 was awarded to 24 organizations in support of humanities projects across the State of Rhode Island. Eight of the organizations are first-time grant recipients. Funded projects include documentary films, online archives, public forums, radio shows and exhibitions.

~Please Take Action to Save Providence!

Taveras Administration, Retirees, Police and Firefighters Reach Historic Tentative Agreement on Pension Reform

Building Board of Review Meeting - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Start: Thursday, February 9, 2012 3:00 pm Location:444 Westminster Street 2nd floor Conference roomProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: 444 Westminster Street 2nd floor Conference roomProvidence, RI 02903 CITY OF PROVIDENCELEGAL NOTIC

Zoning Board of Review Meeting - THURSDAY, February 23, 2012

Start: Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:30 pm Location:25 Dorrance StreetProvidence City Hall - Probate Courtroom - 5th floorProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: 25 Dorrance StreetProvidence City Hall - Probate Courtroom - 5th floorProvidence, RI 02903

Mayor Taveras Urges Action to Save Providence

Mayor points to sacrifices made by Providence taxpayers, city workers, teachers, firefighters, police; Calls on tax-exempts and retirees to share in City's sacrifice; Announces plans for town hall meeting with retirees. [Watch on YouTube]

Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. Swearing-In Ceremony

***MEDIA ADVISORY***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Lindsay M. Lague243- 6281llague@providenceri.comColonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. Swearing-In Ceremony

Roger Williams Park Ponds Restoration | 2nd Public Meeting

Start: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:00 pm End: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:00 pm Location:The Roger Williams Park Casino1000 Elmwood AvenueDirections Location: The Roger Williams Park Casino1000 Elmwood Avenue The City of Providence

Get Free Access to Neighborhood Crime Data with CrimeReports

Providence residents now have free access to neighborhood crime data through the CrimeReports.com website and iPhone app.

GIS Portal Now Available

Website: /planning/gis-maps The City of Providence GIS Portal provides users with online mapping capability and access to published municipal data sets (in

New City of Providence Tobacco Sales Laws - Go Into Effect January 3, 2013

The City of Providence has recently passed new requirements for tobacco vendors regarding tobacco pricing and flavored products.

The Providence Police Department Introduces CrimeReports.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Lindsay M.

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Monday, February 6, 2012 5:00 am End: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:00 pm Location:Pine stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Pine stProvidence, RI trucks for show at PPAC.

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Friday, February 3, 2012 12:00 pm End: Friday, February 3, 2012 5:00 pm Location:Eddy stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Eddy stProvidence, RI Between Fulton and Westminstermoving furniture in and out of building.

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Friday, March 2, 2012 8:00 am End: Friday, March 2, 2012 4:00 pm Location:156 Westminster stProvidence, RIDirections Location: 156 Westminster stProvidence, RI Mobile blood drive.

Restricted No Parking Signs!

Start: Sunday, February 19, 2012 6:00 am End: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6:00 am Location:Pine stProvidence, RIDirections Location: Pine stProvidence, RI Pine st between Page st and Garnet sttrucks for show at PPAC.

Writing Is Live Festival Returns To Brown

2013 -2014 CDBG-CNOG Application Process

Community Development Grant Application ProcessDateActivityJanuary 24CDBG Affordable Housing Applicatio

Sustainable Landscaping Managing habitats both large and small for sustainability and diversity.

Start: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:00 pm End: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:30 pm Location:Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907Directions Location: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Avenue Pr

"Surfacing" On View At Chazan Gallery

The Chazan Gallery is presenting Surfacing, an exhibition of works by Jennifer Cawley, Eliza Burke Greene, Kevin Hughes, Theodor Kropf and Gunnar Norquist from February 10 - February 29, 2012. There will be an opening reception for the artists on Friday, February 10, 5 - 7pm.

"Identity" Comes To URI Providence As Part Of Black History Month

This hour long dance performance, exploring Melody Ruffin-Ward's identity as an African-American-Woman, includes dancers from Roger Williams University along with special guest artists.