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Providence Police Department and Roger Williams University co-host 23rd Annual Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Conference

Providence Police Department and Roger Williams University co-host 23rd Annual Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Conference where law enforcement agencies from around the globe gather to discuss best practices

Street and Sidewalk Closure

Start: Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:00 am End: Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:00 am Location:Prospect St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Prospect St.Providence, RI Prospect Street will be closed between Lloyd Ave.

Restricted Parking

Start: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 6:00 am End: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:00 pm Location:West Exchange St.Providence, RIDirections Location: West Exchange St.Providence, RI There wil be No Parking on West Exchange St.

Street Closure

Start: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:00 am End: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:00 pm Location:Pine St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Pine St.Providence, RI Pine Street will be closed between Richmond St. and Page St.

Street Closure

Start: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:30 pm End: Friday, October 26, 2012 8:30 pm Location:Cushing St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Cushing St.Providence, RI Cushing Street will be closed between Brook St.

Restricted Parking

Start: Friday, October 26, 2012 5:00 am End: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:00 pm Location:Cushing St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Cushing St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on Cushing St.

Sidewalk and One Travel Lane Closure

Start: Sunday, October 28, 2012 7:00 am End: Sunday, October 28, 2012 3:00 pm Location:Dudley St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Dudley St.Providence, RI At Dudley St.

Restricted Parking

Start: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 6:00 am End: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:00 pm Location:West Exchange St.Providence, RIDirections Location: West Exchange St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on West Exchange St.

H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour Returns

The life and work of Providence's best-known fantasy and horror author, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, will provide the backdrop for the tour, which will be lead by the Rhode Island Historical Society.

Presidential Election Information

Same day registration and voting at the Dunkin Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Square on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Providence Residents Only

Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards Providence $25,000 Grant to Implement New Reading Initiative for English Language Learners

'Cities of Service' grant funds will pilot Leyendo, an initiative to boost reading for 50 ELL students this year at the Mary Fogarty and Carl Lauro elementary schools.

Mayor Taveras, Providence Firefighters Join in Support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mayor Taveras, Providence Firefighters Join in Support of National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthFirefighters wearing, selling breast cancer awareness t-shirts to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Sidewalk and One Travel Lane Closure

Start: Friday, October 19, 2012 7:00 am End: Friday, October 19, 2012 7:00 am Location:55 Angell St.Providence, RIDirections Location: 55 Angell St.Providence, RI At 55 Angell St.

Sidewalk Closure

Start: Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:00 am End: Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:00 pm Location:India St.Providence, RIDirections Location: India St.Providence, RI At India St.

Restricted Parking

Start: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:00 am End: Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00 pm Location:9th StreetProvidence, RIDirections Location: 9th StreetProvidence, RI There will be No Parking on 9th Street between Highland and North Main St.

Applications Being Accepted for Providence School Board

Post offers opportunity to shape future of Providence Schools; application deadline is November 9.

City of Providence November 6 Ballot Questions

8. Finance the Design, Construction, Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Streets and Sidewalks $40,000,000

Local Filmmaker has premiere on NOVA/ PBS tonight at 9 pm

Economic Development Chief James S. Bennett saluted local movie company president Gary Glassman on the successful premiere of his newest film, Forensics on Trial, which will air tonight on NOVA/PBS at 9:00 PM. (Please check local listings.)

Sidewalk and One Travel Lane Closure

Start: Monday, October 22, 2012 8:00 am End: Friday, October 26, 2012 5:00 pm Location:Hartford Ave.Providence, RIDirections Location: Hartford Ave.Providence, RI At Hartford Ave the Sidewalk and One Travel Lane will be Closed at t

Sidewalk and Travel Lane Closure

Start: Thursday, October 18, 2012 8:00 am End: Monday, October 22, 2012 5:00 pm Location:Sansouci Dr.Providence, RIDirections Location: Sansouci Dr.Providence, RI At Sansouci Dr.