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Marriage License Pre-registrations Accepted July 29 - 31 at Providence City Hall

All Providence couples may pre-register to receive marriage licenses on Aug. 1 in anticipation of state marriage equality law.

Mayor Taveras Announces "Fitness In Providence Parks" Program

PROVIDENCE, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, the Providence Healthy Communities Office, Providence Parks + Recreation, the Partnership for Providence Parks, Yoga Passport and the YMCA of Greater Providence have announced the inaugural Fitness in Providence Parks program.

Celebrate Providence! Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative Events: July 26th - August 1st

Providence Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Bureau conduct Operation HubCap to combat open air dealing in Kennedy Plaza

Providence Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Bureau conduct Operation HubCap to combat open air drug dealing in Kennedy Plaza

Cyclovia Providence Series Continues on Valley Street

On Sunday, July 28, Mayor Angel Taveras and the City of Providence will host the second of three Cyclovía events in Providence this summer, opening Valley Street exclusively to bicyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters for the first time.

Terrel Barros Found Guilty of 2012 Murder of Jamal Cruz

Terrel Barros Found Guilty of 2012 Murder of Jamal CruzPROVIDENCE,RI: Terrel Barros (age 24), with a last known address of 10 Spring Street, Fairhaven, was found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court jury for the August 26, 2012 murder of Ja

New Exhibit! Comet Tales: Wondrous Wanderers

Opening Saturday, October 12 The mysterious and dazzling appearance of comets in our night skies has fascinated people for millennia.

City of Providence Announces 'Fitness in Providence Parks' Program to Support Active Lifestyles

Free and low-cost exercise classes to be offered in City parks throughout the summer and fall.

Mayor Taveras Partners On Ad Campaign To Bring Rhode Islanders To The City This Summer

While many Rhode Islanders flock to area beaches in the summer, a new advertising campaign featuring Providence community leaders aims to get people off the sand and into the city for summer fun.

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

PROVIDENCE, RI - The City of Providence and the East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA have teamed up to provide city youth and teens ages 3-18 with free swim lessons at city outdoor recreation pools. The lessons are being offered at all Providence pools on weekday mornings through Friday, August 16.

Providence Ranks #2 In The Country For Ice Cream

Travel + Leisure Magazine - July 17th, 2013

Mayor Taveras, Providence Warwick CVB Partner on Ad Campaign to Bring Rhode Islanders to the City this Summer

Television spots feature Providence artists, merchants and other community leaders.While many Rhode Islanders flock to area beaches in the summer, a new advertising campaign featuring Providence community leaders aims to get people off the sand and