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July 20th Waterplace Park Concert Moved To The Whiskey Republic

Providence, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and 95.5 WBRU have announced that due to rain this evening's (July 20) performance by The Rice Cakes on July 20 as part of this summer's Friday Night Con

Mayor Taveras Invites Residents to Register for Half Marathon

Mayor Angel Taveras would love for you to come to the Rock 'n' Roll Providence Half-Marathon.

"Windows & Mirrors" Exhibit Comes To URI Providence Gallery

Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity to see ourselves in depictions of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of artists and children.

Rhode Island School of Design Reaches Agreement with City to More Than Double Annual Contribution

With RISD agreement, Taveras Administration secures more than $44 million in new additional contributions from universities and hospitals.

Precinct and Voting Information to Be Mailed to Registered City Voters

As a result of the redistricting plan recently approved by the Providence City Council, the Providence Board of Canvassers will mail a postcard to each registered voter in the City in the upcoming week.

Precincts and Voting Information to Be Mailed to Registered City Voters

As a result of the redistricting plan recently approved by the Providence City Council, the Providence Board of Canvassers will mail a postcard to each registered voter in the City in the upcoming week.

Acceptable Voter IDs

Website: http://sos.ri.gov/elections/voterid/acceptableID/ Beginning this year, poll workers will ask you to show a current and valid ID when you vote at y

Wednesday, July 18 Celebrate Providence! Performance Cancelled

Providence, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras and the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism have cancelled this evening's performance originally scheduled for 6pm at Brown Street Park. No make-up date has been announced. For a full schedule of events part of the Celebrate Providence!

Rodrigo Nava's "Visible Force" @ Yellow Peril Gallery

Visible Force is a series of explosive-formed sculptures investigating the nature of process and the materiality of steel by Rodrigo Nava. This show runs through Sunday, August 12.

Celebrate Providence! July 22 To July 28

From music and dance to Opera In the Park, Mayor Angel Taveras' Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative showcases the art of local neighborhoods in city parks throughout the summer. All events are free and open to the public.

Providence Fire Department awarded $4,000 grant from FM Global

Providence Fire Department awarded $4,000 grant from FM Global

Never too early to Start Researching Your Family History!

Andrew McLaughlin of Dorchester, Massachusetts is pictured here with his six-month old daughter Gianna, a budding genealogist. She seemed happy with the results of their search.

Mayor Taveras, PEMA Remind City Residents of Cooling Measures in Anticipation of Extreme Heat

With the National Weather Service predicting dangerous heat today and Wednesday, Mayor Angel Taveras and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Peter Gaynor are reminding residents of options that city residents may take to stay saf

Festival Ballet Providence Summer Intensive @ Kennedy Plaza

Festival Ballet's Summer Intensive program is in full swing as 45 aspiring dancers are swapping sun tan lotion for foot lotion.

Rhode Island Arts Community Mourns Death Of Iona Dobbins