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Roger Williams Park Community Garden 2012 Season ~ Gardenbreaking Day

Would you like to learn how to grow your own food?Are you interested in becoming a community gardener?Over 80 plots available!The City of Providence Parks Departmentin partnership with theURI Outreach Centerannounce the 2nd season of theRoger Willi

Mayor Taveras Proclaims April 19, 2012 to be "Be the Match Day" in the City of Providence

Be the Match and Providence College partnering to host bone marrow registration drive on April 19; Mayor encourages all Providence residents to register.

Providence Public Safety Complex Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Fenway Park isn't the only New England structure celebrating a birthday this week. Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Providence Public Safety Complex on 325 Washington Street.

Mayor Taveras to Host Free Block Party and Concert Dedicating 'Jeffrey Osborne Way' on Olney Street

~Parks + Recreation | Boating at Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park Historical Land and Water tours.

Jeffrey Osborne Way Block Party & dedication ceremony

Start: Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:30 pm End: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:00 pm Location:The corner of Pratt Street and Olney Street Directions Location: The corner of Pratt Street and Olney Street To honor one of Providence&#

North Atlantic Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Convention

Start: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:00 pm End: Sunday, April 22, 2012 10:00 am Location:Rhode Island Convention CenterDirections Location: Rhode Island Convention Center The world's oldest sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, will h

The X FACTOR Final Audition City -- PROVIDENCE

Start: Thursday, May 10, 2012 End: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Location:Rhode Island Convention CenterDirections Location: Rhode Island Convention Center Come join the excitement as The X Factor makes its Final Audition City here in P

Mayor Taveras, Supt. Lusi Honor Providence Teacher Of The Year With Surprise Announcement

At Hope High School this morning, science teacher Lisa Rose Bucci had some unexpected visitors to her classroom.

AC+T and Artists in Context Host 4/24 Workshop for Individual Artists

Artist as Researcher, Collaborator, and AgentTuesday April 24, 7pmRochambeau Branch - Providence Community Library 708 Hope St, Providence, RI This skill-building workshop for artists and other creatives is free and open to the public.

President releases Study "Keeping America's Women Moving Forward"

President Obama and the White House Council on Women and Girls released a study to promote opportunities for women in the workforce.

Providence metro ranked among world's largest 200 economies

The Brookings Institution released a recent survey of the world's 200 largest metro economies, and Providence metro region was ranked 102nd among those economies.

Gallery Reception: Rhode Island in the Civil War: Myth, Memory, and (Mis)Information

Start: Thursday, May 3, 2012 4:00 pm End: Thursday, May 3, 2012 7:00 pm Location:Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903

Rhode Island in the Civil War: Myth, Memory, and (Mis)Information

Start: Monday, April 30, 2012 8:30 am End: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:30 pm Location:Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903

Community Visions: A Selection of Works by Adult Art Students

Start: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:30 am End: Friday, April 27, 2012 4:30 pm Location:Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903

Community Visions Artist Reception

Start: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:00 am End: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:00 pm Location:Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 02903Directions Location: Gallery at City Hall25 Dorrance Street, 2nd FloorProvidence, RI 0

New Dates and Locations for "My Time with the Mayor"

Mayor Angel Taveras is pleased to continue My Time with the Mayor, a monthly opportunity for the Mayor and members of his administration to meet with citizens from every neighborhood in the City.

Museum open 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Start: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Location:Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907Directions Location: Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumRoger Williams Park1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence RI 02907

IBM Smarter Cities Challenge

Seizing the opportunity to revitalize the City and attract new investment, Mayor Taveras challenged the IBM Smarter Cities team to create actionable recommendations for a new data-driven land-use management syste

Mayor Taveras Cuts Ribbon to Open Lim’s Restaurant in Wayland Square

Mayor Angel Taveras stopped by his former campaign headquarters today to celebrate the grand opening of the newest restaurant in Wayland Square.