Statement From Providence Mayor Elorza Supporting The Repeal Of The Law Enforcement Officers' Bill Of Rights (LEOBOR)

'Tiara Mack and Rep. Anastasia Williams to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement agencies.'

Providence Solar Farms Go Live, Quickly Approach Capacity

Community solar has emerged as a win-win for consumers’ wallets and the environment -- no solar panels required.

FY22 Budget Positions Providence As A Leading American City

The Mayor delivered an update to residents and businesses via Facebook to outline budget investments.

City Of Providence Announces Historic Bond To Capitalize Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Providence Redevelopment Agency to Invest in Safe, Affordable and Equitable Housing Citywide.

Providence Mayor Elorza Signs Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

$511 Million Budget Keeps Providence on a Path to Rebuild Through COVID-19 Pandemic; Does Not Raise Taxes on Residents or Businesses.

Mayor Elorza Announces Coronavirus Response Partnership With Neighborhood Health Plan Of Rhode Island

Neighborhood Booking Vaccine Appointments for Providence-residing Members and Providing Resources at Upcoming Vaccine Clinics.

Mayor Elorza Announces Coronavirus Response Partnership With Neighborhood Health Plan Of Rhode Island

Neighborhood Booking Vaccine Appointments for Providence-residing Members and Providing Resources at Upcoming Vaccine Clinics.

Mayor Elorza Announces Coronavirus Response Partnership With Neighborhood Health Plan Of Rhode Island

Neighborhood Booking Vaccine Appointments for Providence-residing Members and Providing Resources at Upcoming Vaccine Clinics.

Mayor Elorza Announces Coronavirus Response Partnership With Neighborhood Health Plan Of Rhode Island

Neighborhood Booking Vaccine Appointments for Providence-residing Members and Providing Resources at Upcoming Vaccine Clinics.

Cities Of Providence And Central Falls Win Lawsuit Against The DOJ

Mayors Joined Together and Successfully Blocked Efforts to Cut Funding to Inclusive, Welcoming Cities.

Mayor Elorza Announces Safe Reopening Of Providence Recreation Centers, Return Of Youth Summer Employment Opportunities

Providence Recreation Centers to reopen citywide, offer free, socially distant enrichment programming.

Statement From Providence Mayor Elorza On The 2021 Act On Climate

'The City of Providence wholeheartedly supports this legislation and what it means for our community.'

Federal Tax Refunds In Providence County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Statement From Mayor Elorza On Calls From The Providence Teachers Union To End The State Turnaround Of Providence Schools

“The only reason I chose to bring in the state was to radically reform the contract.”

Providence Mayor Joins African American Ambassador Group, Historians To Unveil Truth-Telling Report

City Launches Second Step in Truth-Telling, Reconciliation and Municipal Reparations Process with $100,000 Grant from Nellie Mae Foundation.

Congress Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill: What RIers Need To Know

Americans could soon be seeing $1,400 checks in their bank accounts as well as a big boost in child tax credits.

Providence Mayor Announces Creation Of Community Relations And Diversion Services Major

New Position Part of City’s Efforts to Advance Long-term Community Policing Strategies.

Mayor Jorge Elorza, DESIGNxRI Announce Fifth Providence Design Catalyst Program Cycle

Innovative Grant Program Provides Funding, Business Mentorship, and Professional Development Training to Catalyze Growth.

City Of Providence And Providence FOP Lodge #3 To Sign Tentative Four-Year Agreement To Advance Pension Reform

The first three years of the contract provide 4.5% wage increases and the final year provides a 3.75% wage increase for all officers.

Providence Mayor To Induct Three Community Leaders Into City’s MLK Hall Of Fame

City to Host Virtual Celebration to Honor Three Community Leaders on January 28.

RI State House Braces For Unrest Ahead Of Possible Protests

Police and authorities in Rhode Island have heightened security near the Rhode Island State House Sunday, in preparation for protests.

City Of Providence Refunds Bonds For $2.02 Million In Savings

City completes bond refinancing at advantageous rates.

Providence Mayor Joins City Council And Community Partners To Announce Package Of New Policies To Advance Climate Justice Goals

A separate ordinance will be introduced that will codify the goals and targets of the Climate Justice Plan in the City’s code of ordinances.

Joint Statement From Mayor, Providence City Council President And Members Of City Council About Events In Washington DC

'Today’s events in our Nation’s capital are antithetical to the principles that our democracy was built upon.'

Providence Only City In Rhode Island To Receive Perfect Score On LGBTQIA + Equality Survey

Capital City Receives 100-point Score for Seventh Year in a Row.

City Of Providence Reports Fifth Consecutive Surplus Budget Under Mayor Elorza

The City of Providence fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th each year, with FY20 ending on June 30, 2020.

City Of Providence Extends Homestead Recertification Application Deadline

City launches streamlined online homestead recertification application for first time.

Gorbea, Raimondo To Host 2020 Rhode Island Electoral College

The event will take place at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 14 in the House Chambers of the Rhode Island State House.

City Of Providence Opens Nominations For Eighteenth Annual MLK Hall Of Fame Awards

Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy through the Work of Providence’s community leaders.

Rep. David Cicilline Vying For Assistant Speaker Of The House

The Providence Democrat is running against Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts. The vote could come as early as Wednesday.

City Of Providence Advances Plans For Transformative Public Infrastructure Investments, Announces Unified Vision For Downtown Public Spaces

Arup to lead the vision for a $16M public investment project, catalyzing downtown economic development.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Rhode Island

ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Rhode Island from voting.

Rhode Island Rethinks Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill Of Rights​

The task force is set to hold its first meeting in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Legislature said.

Rhode Island Forms Task Force On Elections During Coronavirus

The task force's first meeting will be streamed live on July 1.

Opinion: When Will They Ever Learn?

"It’s time to move from peaceful protest to positive action," writes Sen. Harold Metts.

RI Coronavirus: Governor Pleads For Medical Help

Raimondo calls on "anyone out there who has any type of medical training to step up and serve. We are going to need you."

Providence City Announces Additional Restrictions On Parks And Public Spaces

Providence Police will continue to enforce these restrictions with the assistance of city staff.

Coronavirus RI: 7 Nursing Home Residents Die

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced eight new deaths Sunday, bringing the total of those who have died related to COVID-19 to 25 in the state.

Providence Mayor Announces City Tax Collection Updates

The city will accept all non-escrowed and current-taxpayer 4th quarter tax payments until June 30th without 4th quarter interest or penalty.

Rhode Island Governor Backs Michael Bloomberg For President

Gov. Gina Raimondo will act as a national campaign co-chair of Michael Bloomberg's campaign.