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Officials from both parties react to Election night
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials from both parties have been reacting as election results roll in. At the Democratic Party headquarters in Providence, Mayor Brett Smiley said…
Community organizations to demand additional funding for Providence schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Community organizations will gather this morning in front of Providence City Hall to demand additional public school funding. The group said that they represent families of students including Parents Leading for Educational Equity, The Alliance of…
Make-A-Wish Evening of Wishes raises $370K
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island said that its 12th Annual Evening of Wishes Gala raised $370,000 to benefit the organization. Organizers said that the funds will go towards granting the wishes of local children with critical…
Providence City Council leaders propose additional $2.5M as schools face budget deficit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Council said they've come up with $2.5 million in ARPA funding in the city's budget that could…
Providence City Council to make announcements on school funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of Providence City Council will hold a press conference to make announcements related to school funding. Less than a month ago, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has informed ABC6 that the superintendent of the Providence Public…
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo back in Providence to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- United States Secretary of Commerce and former Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo will be back in Providence to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris today. Secretary Gina Raimondo will be joined by her successor, Governor Dan…
Students plan to protest after Brown Corporation votes to reject divestment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of students are planning to gather on the Main Green of Brown University's campus to protest the university's board, voting…
Providence School Board President reacts to 'ultimatum' from superintendent
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence School Board President Erlin Rogel released a statement responding to PPSD Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez's ultimatum to Mayor Brett Smiley to give the district more money or "dire cuts" will need to be made. Rogel…
Providence City Council passes amendment to ban new gas stations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Council passed an amendment on Wednesday that would make the city the first to prohibit gas stations in the East Coast. The amendment was introduced by Senior Deputy Majority Leader John Goncalves. The amendment…
Providence City Council to discuss PILOT agreement with Lifespan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence city councilors are set to take a look at the proposed deal between Lifespan Corporation, and the city of Providence tonight.…
Lifespan, Providence agree to $1.5 million in voluntary payments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Lifespan President and CEO John Fernandez announced a proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement between the city and the company Tuesday. The agreement would see Lifespan provide $1.5 million…
Providence unveils Age-Friendly Action Plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Brett Smiley alongside city officials and AARP representatives announced Providence's new Age-Friendly Action Plan Friday. Officials said the three year initiative is aimed at making the city…
Providence officials announce 20 arrests following narcotics investigation at Kennedy Plaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley and Colonel Oscar Perez announced today that 22 individuals were issued arrest warrants following an…
Providence officials to announce arrest of 20 individuals involved in drugs sales at Kennedy Plaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Police Chief Colonel Oscar Perez will announce the results of a month-long investigation into the organized possession and distribution of illegal narcotics at Kennedy Plaza. According to a release from city…
Police: Argument led to the gunfire that killed 7-year-old Providence girl
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Another arrest was made in connection to the senseless death of seven-year-old Ny'eil Pires in Providence last month. Her father,…
Father of 7-year-old shot, killed in Providence arrested for child endangerment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department announced Wednesday that 27-year-old Nelson Pires was arrested and charged with child endangerment after the shooting…
Residents disturbed by Providence College students' party behavior
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence College is tucked into the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence, a shared community with both students and resident living side-by-side. Recently, the…
Providence celebrates National Recovery Month with funding for overdose prevention
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced major funding to aid in overdose prevention efforts in Providence. A total of $870,000 will support the…
Committee votes to evict Skyline in Providence, services held for man who died there
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A committee approved a settlement that will ultimately result in the eviction of the Skyline at Waterplace in Providence. Mayor Brett Smiley told ABC6 they've been trying to evict Skyline for months, as the business and…
McKee launches grant program for small businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In the 9 months since the Washington Bridge's sudden closure, dozens of businesses on either side have closed or spoken about…
PVDFest preparations underway in downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest is nearly underway in Downtown Providence, as preparations continue for the festivals return to Kennedy Plaza. The festival is set to run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and from noon to 8 p.m.…
City prepares as PVDFest returns to Kennedy Plaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence is getting ready for one of its yearly celebrations to wrap up the summer, PVDFest. Mayor Brett Smiley joining the team at…
Providence Public Schools kick off first day, spotlight new building and redesigned schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Public Schools Superintendent Doctor Javier Montañez for a tour…
