City of Providence | Weekly Archives

"Let Go: Moment In Movement" Now Showing @ Yellow Peril Gallery

Yellow Peril Gallery is pleased to present the serendipitous photographic journey of James Starkman as he followed a group of Parkour practitioners (known as traceurs) training in various urban environments in and around New York City.

India Association to Host India Indepedence Day Celebration at Providence City Hall

Mayor Taveras Excited to Welcome Rhode Island's Indian American Community to City Hall.

~Law Department | Meet the City Solicitor

MEET THE CITY SOLICITORJEFFREY M. PADWA was appointed Providence City Solicitor by Mayor Angel Taveras on January 6, 2001, upon the unanimous vote of the City Council. Mr. Padwa was raised in Buffalo, N.Y.

Mayor Taveras Welcomes Ready to Learn Providence AmeriCorps Team to City Hall

Earlier this week, Mayor Angel Taveras welcomed the 35 members of the AmeriCorps program working on Providence's Ready to Learn initiative this year to Providence City Hall.

Help Shape The Future Of Manton Avenue & Chalkstone Avenue

The City of Providence and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invite you to share your thoughts on the future of Manton Avenue and Chalkstone Avenue. Some of the topics of discussion will be:

Polling Places for the General Election - Tuesday November 6, 2012

Website: http://www.providenceri.gov/efile/3351 View a list of the polling places for the General Election.

"Art Rhode Island" Set To Air Four New Episodes This Fall

After a successful four-episode pilot in January of this year, Art Rhode Island (Art RI) will resume this fall with the broadcast of four new episodes. Starting September 5, the new episodes will air on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm on Rhode Island PBS.

Providence Highlighted as a National Leader in Youth Tobacco Control

Danny McGoldrick, director of national Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, lauds efforts of Mayor Taveras, Providence City Council, Department of Health at downtown rally.

Talented Mayoral Fellows Dedicate Summer to Improving Quality of Life in Providence

Program generously funded by Cox Communications, Dimeo Construction and other local businesses.

Preparing for Disasters - before they strike

http://www.providenceri.com/PEMA/business-resilienceDisasters will strike and most times, we cannot prevent them from happening. But we can minimize the impact of these disasters, reduce losses and recover more quickly, if we prepare.

Judge upholds Retirement Board denial of Farrell disability pension

The Providence Journal:Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter has upheld the Providence Retirement Board's decision to deny an accidental-disability pension to retired Fire Chief George S.

Providence Pragmatic Paving

The Mayor's pragmatic plan towards paving its streets received kudos this weekend in the Providence Sunday Journal. The $40 million bond issue with assure city streets are repaired and easier to navigate - a boom to local business.