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Francesca Leclerce: 2023 Providence Teacher of the Year! The Classroom Surprise!

Francesca Leclerce: 2023 Providence Teacher of the Year! The Classroom Surprise!

Twas quite the surprise when Cameramen, School Administrators, Rhode Island Department of Education Officials, Teachers & Students converged on the classroom of Teacher Francesca Leclerc, at Providence’s Classical High School this past Friday … anointing Ms. Leclerc as the 2023 Providence Public School Teacher of the Year!   From The Providence Public School District: Today the Providence Public School District (PPSD) honored Francesca Leclerc,[Read More…]

by — May 22, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence
Chachachanges! Personnel Announcements At LaProv & Cranston City Hall!

Chachachanges! Personnel Announcements At LaProv & Cranston City Hall!

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Sheila Dormody as Chief of Policy and Resiliency Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Sheila Dormody as the Chief of Policy and Resiliency for the City of Providence. Dormody is joining the City of Providence with over 30 years of leadership in policy research, development, and advocacy and has been on the forefront of the state’s efforts to address[Read More…]

by — April 14, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics, Providence

Mayor Brett P. Smiley & Colonel Oscar L. Perez Announce Providence Police “Community Response Team” dedicated To Combat The Operation of Illegal Vehicles on City Streets!

  From The City of Providence: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez today announced the implementation of a Providence Police Community Response Team to combat illegal ATV and dirt bike riding throughout the City. Under his administration, Mayor Smiley has made it a priority to address quality-of-life issues effecting the citizens of Providence and addressing the use[Read More…]

by — April 5, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties, Providence
LaProv! Save the Date: PVDFest-THE Providence Signature Art Festival to Return September 8-10

LaProv! Save the Date: PVDFest-THE Providence Signature Art Festival to Return September 8-10

  Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of the Department of Art, Culture, Tourism (ACT) Joe Wilson Jr. today announced the return of PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, happening September 8-10, 2023. PVDFest 2023 will bring the City together once again to celebrate Providence’s world-renowned artistic, cultural, and culinary communities. “PVDFest is the moment where we as a community celebrate[Read More…]

by — March 22, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence
Mayor Smiley: Moody’s Upgrades City of Providence’s Bond Ratings

Mayor Smiley: Moody’s Upgrades City of Providence’s Bond Ratings

  Issuer & GO Ratings Move from Baaa1 to A3; Outlook Is Stable   Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Providence’s issuer rating from Baa1 to A3 and reported a stable financial outlook. This is the second consecutive rating increase this fiscal year. In November 2022, Fitch Ratings increased the City’s credit rating to[Read More…]

by — March 16, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics, Providence
City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

  From The Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects strong winds and heavy, wet snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Wednesday. Providence is projected to[Read More…]

by — March 14, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence
Providence, Rhode Island City Council Supports Percentage Income Payment Plans for Struggling Gas & Electric Customers (English & Spanish)

Providence, Rhode Island City Council Supports Percentage Income Payment Plans for Struggling Gas & Electric Customers (English & Spanish)

 At tonight’s City Council meeting, councilors urged state lawmakers to pass a Rhode Island percentage income payment plan (PIPP) for electric and natural gas utility customers who may be struggling to pay their bills. The resolution points to rate hikes in electricity and natural gas for many Rhode Islanders still recovering from losses and deep debts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.    [Read More…]

by — March 3, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence

City of Providence & Providence Public School Snow Information!

      The City of Providence Responds! Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects snow accumulation and dangerously cold temperatures Monday night, through Tuesday. “We are taking this storm seriously, pretreating our roads and preparing our staff to clear snow[Read More…]

by — February 28, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence
Joint Statement from Elected Leaders & Community Partners on the Future of the Cranston Street Armory (Spanish Version Included)

Joint Statement from Elected Leaders & Community Partners on the Future of the Cranston Street Armory (Spanish Version Included)

  City Council President Rachel Miller, Senator Sam Bell, Representative Enrique Sanchez, and Rebecca Atwood, President of the West Broadway Neighborhood Association, met with Housing Secretary Pryor Issued By The Providence City Council: On Thursday night, we had a conversation with state Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor. We were joined by Eileen Hayes from Amos House, a current resident of the[Read More…]

by — February 24, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence
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