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Mayor Taveras Announces WaterFire Providence and Community MusicWorks Receive Grants from ArtPlace America

Mayor Angel Taveras joined with leaders of Rhode Island's creative community on June 12 for a press conference to announce that WaterFire Providence and Community MusicWorks have received national recognition by ArtPlace, a philanthropic collaborat

June 22nd Waterplace Park Concert Moved To The Whiskey Republic

THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE WHISKEY REPUBLIC LOCATED AT 515 SOUTH WATER STREET. CONCERT IS FREE AND BEGINS AT 7:30PM

Mayor-SBA host workshop on Doing Business with Government

Start: Thursday, June 28, 2012 4:00 pm End: Thursday, June 28, 2012 6:00 pm Location:The Center at 570 Broad Street, Providence, RIDirections Location: The Center at 570 Broad Street, Providence, RI Billions of dollars are spent by

Vote for Providence in Travel + Leisure’s "America’s Favorite Cities" Survey

Voting is now open for the Travel + Leisure "America's Favorite Cities" 2012 Survey. The poll allows locals and non-residents alike to rank 35 cities across the nation in a variety of categories.

National Grid Boosts Support for City Year with Multi-Year International Commitment

City Year, an education-focused nonprofit organization that unites young leaders for a year of service to keep students in school and on track to graduate, todayannounced a renewed, multi-year international commitment from National Grid, an interna

City Teams up with WBRU to bring free concerts to Waterplace Park this summer

Mayor Angel Taveras, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and 95.5 WBRU are pleased to announce this summer's Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park. All performances are free and open to the public and begin at 7:30pm.

Mayor Taveras 'Flips the Switch' to Celebrate New Decorative Lights on Westminster Street

Mayor Angel Taveras joined this evening with the West Broadway Neighborhood Association, Olneyville Housing Corporation, and residents of the West End and Olneyville to 'flip the switch' on new decorative lights on Westminster Street.

"Design The Night" @ The RISD Museum

Bike, Bus Or Walk This Month's Gallery Night Providence

Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence's exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city's hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.More Info

1st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration On the Plaza!

~Police Department | Deputy Chief of Police

Deputy Chief Thomas F. Oates III

~Economic Development | First Source/Hire Providence

First Source | Hire ProvidenceWelcome to First Source Providence. Our city is a wonderful place to live, work, and do business and its residents are a tremendous source of untapped skills and abilities.

Center For Dynamic Learning Hosts Fundraising Carnival & Flea Market

The Center for Dynamic Learning is thrilled to announce an amazing day for the whole family! Come and enjoy the outdoors with food, face painting, carnival games, a bouncy house and performances by the youth of the Boys & Girls Club!

Providence Urges Residents To Take Time To Prepare For Hurricane Season

City offers "Top Ten" things you can do to make yourself, family and business resilient for Hurricane Season

Joseph A. Doorley Honored In Ceremony Dedicating Municipal Complex to Longtime Mayor

A living history gathers for dedication of the Doorley Building at 444 Westminster Street.

Providence Reaches For High Marks Again In 2012 Travel + Leisure Poll

Voting for 2012 Travel + Leisure "America's Favorite Cities" poll has begun as Providence seeks to defend their "Best Burger" crown amongst other high honors.