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PROVIDENCE MAYOR Brett P. Smiley announced Wednesday a new city-run home repair program to assist low-income residents to make needed repairs to their properties. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Providence introduces new home repair program for low-income residents

Government 05/08/2024

PROVIDENCE – A new city-run program will help low-income residents who have incurred multiple housing code violations make essential repairs to their homes at...

THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE is installing new parking meters and is extending metered street parking in many areas, which is concerning at least on neighborhood leader. / PBN PHOTO

Extended hours for Providence parking meters draw mixed reaction

Editor's Choice 05/03/2024

Providence is extending the hours its parking meters are operational to 9 p.m. throughout the city, and business leaders predict uneven effects on commerce...

SETTLING THE MATTERS: R.I. Superior Court Associate Justice Richard A. Licht says he’s closed more than 900 tax valuation appeals from across Rhode Island in recent years, more than half from Providence.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

VALUE JUDGMENTS: Hotels, office buildings, utility properties among Providence’s biggest tax...

Cover Story 04/12/2024

When it comes to property values, everybody’s got an opinion. And when millions of tax dollars are at stake, many are willing to fight...

‘Eat, Play, Learn PVD’ returning to Providence this summer

Economic Activity 04/08/2024

PROVIDENCE – Free meals and educational programs will continue for Providence children and young adults this summer. Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Monday announced the...

PROVIDENCE MAYOR Brett P. Smiley has floated the possibility of removing the bike lanes on South Water Street to make more room for motor vehicles while part of the Washington Bridge is rebuilt over two years. / PBN PHOTO

Possibility of removing South Water St. bike lanes creates a divide

Editor's Choice 03/22/2024

As state and Providence city officials look to address the continuing impacts of the Washington Bridge closure, a different type of transit infrastructure could...

Smiley finds right balance on PVDFest

Editorial and Op-Ed 03/15/2024

Even Mother Nature seemingly didn’t like Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s decision to tinker with PVDFest last year. But at least the mayor has...

PVDFEST WILL BE HELD on Sept. 6-7 and return to downtown Providence this year. / COURTESY FIRSTWORKS

PVDFest returns to downtown Providence Sept. 6-7

Art & Culture 03/12/2024

PROVIDENCE – The city’s largest outdoor arts and culture celebration will once again be held in early September. Additionally, the festivities will return to a...

Providence traffic and engineering permits to go digital

Government 03/05/2024

PROVIDENCE – The process behind traffic and engineering permits will soon take place exclusively online, city officials announced. With the shift, Providence will process all...

Bankruptcy doesn’t ground Bird, Spin in Providence

Government 03/01/2024

Despite a financially turbulent 2023 for Bird Rides Inc., the electric bike and scooter vendor that has filed for bankruptcy protection is expected to...