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City Launches Providence Road Improvement Project

Work to rebuild about 65 miles of streets across the city begins in South Providence. Mayor Angel Taveras and Councilman Luis A.

Providence Student-Athletes Honored at City Hall

Mayor hosts Providence high school teams and individuals that competed for state, regional and national championships.

Mayor Taveras, Superintendent Dr. Susan Lusi, Providence Teachers Union President Steve Smith Host Celebration Event in Honor of City's Public School Teachers

Over 350 school staff and recent retirees attended reception, held during Teacher Appreciation Week. Mayor Angel Taveras, Providence Public School District Superintendent Dr.

Providence Police announce recruitment drive extension

Providence Police announce recruitment drive extensionDue to an overwhelming response, the Providence Police Department's recruitment application period has been extended until May 31, 2013.

Providence's The Arcade Featured In "The Providence Journal"

"Providence Historic Arcade Building" Providence Journal May 8, 2013 Alisha A Pina (Photo Sandoe Bodo)

Providence Featured In Wall Street Journal's "Market Watch"

"Retire Here, Not There: Rhode Island" Wall Street Journal November 13, 2012 Catey Hill

Registration Closed for 2013 Free Summer Sports Camps - Waiting List Open

The City of Providence is pleased to announce that the Providence Parks & Recreation Summer Sports Camp will take place this year in July and August at locations throughout Providence.Programs are offered free of cost and are available for children aged 9-12.

"America's Music" Program Comes To The Library

One of 50 selected sites nationwide, Providence Public Library will host "America's Music," a six-week program series featuring documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions of 20th-century American popular music. The programs are free and open.

Brown's Center For The Study Of Slavery & Justice Presents New Exhibit

Ships of Bondage and the Fight for Freedom examines the global networks involved in the African slave trade.