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Providence Holiday Market Returns To Downtown

Downtown has even more to celebrate this holiday season with the return of the Providence Holiday Market!

Annual Craftland Show Opens Its Doors For The Holidays

The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Seeks Civil Rights Participants

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. In addition, January 1 is the 150th anniversary of the official emancipation of slaves.

Bank of America Skating Rink Open for 2012/2013 Season

With admission and rental prices at the same rate for the last eight years, it is truly affordable fun in Downtown Providence.

Holidays in the Park

Start: Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:00 pm End: Saturday, December 8, 2012 3:00 pm Location:Roger Williams Park Botanical Center1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI Directions Location: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center1000 Elmwood Avenue Provid

RFP for Consultant Services for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (UPDATE: This contract has been awarded.)

UPDATE: This contract has been awarded.The Department of Planning and Development is seek a qualified consulatnt to rewrite its zoning ordinance. For RFP please click here.

Providence Drivers Can Purchase Overnight Parking Permits at City Hall

The City of Providence has made it easier to purchase overnight parking permits. Starting immediately, drivers can process their application for an overnight parking permit at City Hall in the Board of Licenses office.

2013 Youth Services Request for Proposal

Start: Thursday, November 15, 2012 3:16 pm Location:Youth RFP for Youth Centers, WIA Stand Alone, and Summer Youth Employment.Directions Location: Youth RFP for Youth Centers, WIA Stand Alone, and Summer Youth Employment.

City Announces 2012 BUY ART Providence Artists

New England Crime Boss Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years in Federal Prison

Anthony Dinunzio is the eighth leader, underboss, member or associate of the New England La Cosa Nostra sentenced to federal prison in racketeering and extortion conspiracyPROVIDENCE - Anthony L.

Restricted Parking

Start: Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:00 am End: Sunday, November 18, 2012 11:00 pm Location:Richmond St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Richmond St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on Richmond St.

Street and Sidewalk Closure

Start: Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:00 am End: Sunday, November 18, 2012 11:00 pm Location:Pine St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Pine St.Providence, RI Pine St. will be Closed between Richmond St.

Mayor Taveras, Providence Children and Youth Cabinet Launch 'Providence Reads' Initiative

Businesses and community members enlisted to help increase grade-level reading, promote school readiness, improve school attendance and support summer learning.

Street Closure

Start: Monday, November 26, 2012 8:00 am End: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:00 pm Location:151 Pratt St.Providence, RIDirections Location: 151 Pratt St.Providence, RI 151 Pratt St.

BUY PROVIDENCE / BUY ART

Start: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:00 am End: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 10:00 am Location:CLAD In 497 Angell Street, Providence, RI (9 am)Follow-up event in Federal Hill at Berge Gallery, Atwells Avenue (9:30 am)Directions Location: CLAD In 49

Restricted Parking

Start: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:00 am End: Friday, November 16, 2012 4:00 pm Location:574 Hope St.Providence, RIDirections Location: 574 Hope St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on both sides of 574 Hope St.

Restricted Parking

Start: Saturday, December 1, 2012 8:00 am End: Saturday, December 1, 2012 8:00 pm Location:Exchange TerraceProvidence, RIDirections Location: Exchange TerraceProvidence, RI There will be No Parking on Exchange Terrace (South Side)

Street Closure

Start: Sunday, December 9, 2012 8:00 am End: Monday, December 10, 2012 1:00 am Location:Snow St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Snow St.Providence, RI Snow St.

Street Closure

Start: Thursday, November 15, 2012 7:30 am End: Thursday, November 15, 2012 4:00 pm Location:Poe Street. Providence, RIDirections Location: Poe Street. Providence, RI Poe Street will be closed between Oxford St.

Explore the SBA HubZone Program

Start: Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:00 am End: Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:00 pm Location:CWE Providence 132 George M.