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Providence City Pools and Water Parks to Remain Open Until 6PM on Friday, July 19

Due to the extreme heat, all City-operated public pools and water parks in Providence will remain open until 6pm tonight.Water Park Locations

New RISD Museum Exhibit Celebrates All Things "Locally Made"

3 galleries | 300 artists | 4 months

Providence Fire Department Ranks #62 out of #232

The Providence Fire Department ranked #62 out of #232 for the department with the most call for service in the US according to the 2012 statistics in Firehouse magazine.

Celebrate Providence! 2013 Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative Events: July 19th - July 25th

Providence Fire Department begins 50th Training Academy

Providence Fire Department begins 50th Training AcademyMayor, Commissioner of Public Safety, Acting Fire Chief welcomed new recruits this morning

Providence Police announce two arrests made in the homicide of 12-year-old Aynis Vargas

Providence Police announce two arrests made in the homicide of 12-year-old Aynis Vargas

Economic Develpment | First Source | Faces of First Source

Faces of First SourceWelcome to Faces of First Source, a monthly spotlight on the great success stories within First Source- a program that is helping put Providence residents to work by matching talented job seekers with available jobs in industry and making a real difference in the community.

City Of Providence & FirstWorks Receive $75K National Endowment For The Arts Grant

PROVIDENCE, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, the Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and FirstWorks announced today that the City of Providence will receive a prestigious National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant.

City of Providence, YMCA Offering Free Swim Lessons, Teen and Family Nights at City Pools

Providence youth and teens ages 3-18 invited to sign up for free swimming lessons. The City of Providence and the East Side/Mt.

Providence Police Honor Guard

Providence Police Honor GuardThe Providence Police Honor Guard, originally called the Color Guard, was founded in 1946. This unit was organized to represent the Providence Police Department, and was comprised of a group of World War II veterans.

City Of Providence & FirstWorks Receive $75K National Endowment For The Arts Grant

PROVIDENCE, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, the Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and FirstWorks announced today that the City of Providence will receive a prestigious National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant.

City of Providence and FirstWorks Receive $75,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant

Providence among 59 projects selected nationwide for the 'Our Town' grant.

Survey Results: Summit Avenue "Tot Lot"

The community survey sponsored by the City of Providence Parks Department and the SummitNeighborhood Association regarding the renovation of the "Tot Lot" park at the corner of Summit and 9th Avenues ran for four weeks, from June 13th to July 12th 2013.The survey was completed by 177 respo

Safety Enhancements to LaSalle Square, Fountain Street Crossing Completed

New traffic flow improves pedestrian safety in Downtown Providence. The City of Providence today completed safety enhancements to LaSalle Square at the intersection of Fountain and Empire Streets.

Providence gang member sentenced to federal prison on firearm charge

Providence gang member sentenced to federal prison on firearm charge

Y On The Move Summer Schedule

Y On The Move will be available at six City parks for the summer. The program will offer free , fun activities!Programming will include nutirition education and physical activities.

Restricted Parking

Start: Monday, July 22, 2013 9:00 am End: Monday, July 22, 2013 1:00 pm Location:Benefit St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Benefit St.Providence, RI There will be No Parking on Benefit St. between College St. and George St.

Sidewalk & One Travel Lane Closure

Start: Monday, July 15, 2013 6:30 am End: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:00 pm Location:Sunset Ave.Providence, RIDirections Location: Sunset Ave.Providence, RI The Sidewalk and One Travel Lane will be Closed on Sunset Ave.

One Travel Lane Closure

Start: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00 am End: Friday, August 9, 2013 3:30 pm Location:Fountain St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Fountain St.Providence, RI Fountain St. will have One Lane Closed between Clemence St.

Street Closure

Start: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00 am End: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 3:30 pm Location:Union St.Providence, RIDirections Location: Union St.Providence, RI Union St. will be Closed Between Worcester St.