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You might see Providence firefighters on bikes around the city this summer. Here's why.
The Providence Fire Department's bicycle division is back for a third year. Here's how the program is saving lives and ...
Providence wants its schools back under local control. Here's the city's transition plan.
PROVIDENCE — The city of Providence wants local control of its schools back and on Thursday, Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a ...
Providence residents speak out against Mayor Smiley's plan to increase taxes
As Providence Mayor Brett Smiley testified on a bill that would allow his tax increase in his new budget proposal, some ...
Providence police academy slated to get underway in June
Providence Police Col. Oscar Perez told city councilors that the next police training academy is set to get underway in the ...
Mayor Smiley to testify in on bill that would allow his proposed tax bill in Providence
(WJAR) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will testify in favor of a bill that would allow his proposed tax increases. The Bill, ...
Providence aims to raise millions by upping fines for parking, pets, valets, and more
While the bulk of the new revenue the city is trying to generate comes from property taxes, the Smiley administration ...
Were teachers left out of Providence's plan to regain school control? Union has questions
Mayor Brett Smiley’s office released a document in mid-April explaining how the city hopes to better serve the long-troubled ...
Providence mayor seeks to raise fines for parking, pet violations, plus some license and permit fees
Mayor Brett Smiley’s administration unveiled a slew of proposed fines and fees as part of the proposed budget for fiscal year ...
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Providence wants its schools back under local control. Here's the city's transition plan.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a 53-page plan to transition Providence schools back to local control. The plan addresses community engagement, learning support, governance, funding ...