PVDFest returns to Kennedy Plaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest is returning to Kennedy Plaza for its 10th year. "PVDFest is the signature event of, by, and for the great people of Providence," Culture and…
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PVDFest programming details announced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced programming details for 2024's PVDFest Thursday alongside several officials from the creative and artistic communities. The event will take place in Downtown Providence on September 6 and 7 with a rain…
Providence city councilors secure additional $2.5 million for Providence school budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Councilors have announced an additional $2.5 million toward Providence Public Schools in the city's FY 2025 budget. The agreement reached between Mayor Brett Smiley and City Council President Rachel Miller and Finance Chairwoman Helen…
Advocates to demand action surrounding homelessness in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- This afternoon, advocates will march to Providence City Hall and the State House to demand immediate action surrounding the homelessness crisis in the city. According to a release, advocates from the Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project…
Providence kicks-off Pride despite minor interruption
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence kicked-off its Pride celebrations on June 7 despite a minor interruption at the ceremony. "I am here in support of our community and my…
Providence City Council introduces ordinance to stop investment in Israel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council heard an ordinance Thursday that would divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in governments accused of war crimes and human rights violations. The ordinance was introduced by…
Providence cracking down on illegal use of recreational vehicles
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With summer just around the corner, Providence officials reminded residents that police will continue to seize illegal ATVs and dirt bikes off the streets.…
City announces destruction of illegal recreational vehicles
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, the city of Providence has announced its continued commitment to stop and and confiscate illegal ATV’s and dirt bikes. Last year, Mayor Brett Smiley and Colonel Oscar Perez implemented the Community…
Homeless tents moved to St. Edward's Church spark concern among neighbors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly 70 people were displaced from two homeless encampments in Providence on Tuesday, some of them moving their tents to St.…
Advocates criticize imminent clearing of homeless encampments in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence sent a vacate notice to people staying at two homeless encampments in the city this week. According to letters the city…
Senator Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse help RIBBA open new small business hub
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse teamed up with Lisa Ranglin, Founder, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) to cut the ribbon on RIBBA’s new headquarters today. Reed and Whitehouse were…
Gaza protestors hold demonstration outside Providence Public Library gala
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A group of pro-Palestinian protestors held a demonstration outside of the Providence Public Library during its Savor the Story gala on May 3. Protestors called for divestment from Israel's military and said they chose the gala…
Providence City Council calls for closure of scrap yard which caught fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council passed a resolution Thursday condemning and calling for the closure of a scrap yard that had caught fire in April. The council said that the scrap yard on Allens Avenue has been…
Providence Summer Opportunities Fair scheduled for Saturday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez are inviting Providence students, youths, families, and community members to the Summer Opportunities Fair on April 27. The fair, which is part of the EAT, PLAY,…
New parking meters coming to Providence offer multiple payment methods
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new, standardized system of parking meters is coming to Providence. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says many of the city's meters…
Providence City Council proposes ordinance to prevent bike lane closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) -- Providence city councilors boosted the message of advocates for the South Water Street Bike Path, proposing an ordinance in efforts to save that path…
Providence Mayor opens applications for Mayoral Fellowship
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced Thursday the City is now accepting applications for the 2024 Mayoral Fellowship Program. This program offers a creative way for college students and recent grads to earn real-life experience in the executive…
Second annual WaterFire Day announced for April 18
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- WaterFire Providence announced April 18 as the second annual WaterFire Day as well as the first WaterFire of the year. WaterFire will light the twelve stationary braziers in the Providence River at this event which starts…
Traffic pattern changed on Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Traffic is building up as commuters hit the roads this morning after Washington Bridge lane changes were put into place overnight. This is one…
Providence residents voice concerns over South Water Street changes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During Monday's community meeting, Mayor Brett Smiley heard from residents on changes involved in the city's Washington Bridge closure impact mitigation plan.…
Heavy vehicles prohibited from multiple streets in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley said that vehicles over 15,000 pounds would soon be prohibited from certain streets in the city. The prohibition will begin on April 8 and will affect roads like Angell Street, South Angell Street,…
Providence City Council passes resolution opposing South Water Street bike lane removal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Providence bikers came out en masse to Thursday's City Council meeting asking councilors to stop the removal of the South Water Street bike lane. Mayor Brett Smiley…
Providence City Council to hear public on South Water Street changes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council wants to hear from residents and cyclists on the removal of bike lanes on South Water Street. Advocates said they are not…
Providence to hold open meeting for proposed removal of South Water Street bike lanes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council will hold an open meeting Thursday for the public to comment on the proposed closure of the South Water Street bike lanes. The Public Comment will start at 5:15 p.m. Thursday and…
