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JOSEPH R. PAOLINO JR., former Providence mayor and managing partner for Paolino Properties LP, says he's disappointed that the city is not moving forward with the plan for him to donate the former St. Joseph's Hospital building to the city for it to be converted into a new school. /PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

‘Disappointed’ Paolino looks to sell St. Joseph’s building after education leaders...

Education 12/20/2022

PROVIDENCE – Two years ago, developer Joseph R. Paolino Jr. wanted to give back to the city he once oversaw as mayor by providing...

THE EXTERIOR of Providence City Hall won't change, but many of the people who make decisions inside the building will. Come January, newcomers will fill nearly half of the City Council seats and there will also be a new mayor. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

Enormous turnover among Providence leaders is unchartered territory

Elections 12/16/2022

The Providence City Council is on the brink of a massive shift, with nearly half of its members leaving office at the end of...

Providence Mayor-elect Smiley begins building his administration

Government 12/12/2022

PROVIDENCE – Mayor-elect Brett Smiley Monday announced several key appointments to his new administration who will begin work when he takes office in January. Smiley,...

PROVIDENCE MAYOR-ELECT Brett Smiley, pictured, on Monday received a letter from Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and former mayors Joseph R. Paolino Jr. and Angel Taveras with recommendations about how to improve the city's educational structure. / COURTESY BRETT SMILEY

Elorza, former Providence mayors offer Smiley recommendations to change city’s education...

Education 11/14/2022

PROVIDENCE – Three former city mayors on Monday jointly offered Mayor-elect Brett Smiley four recommendations on how to transform education within the Providence Public...

ALLAN W. FUNG reacts after losing the 2nd Congressional District race Nov. 8. / AP PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

Where does the R.I. GOP go after difficult Election Day showing?

Elections 11/11/2022

PROVIDENCE – The “Red Wave” many Republicans both locally and nationally were hoping for never made it to the shores of Rhode Island on...

TAKING CONTROL: Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley says striking new payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements with many of the city’s nonprofit institutions is one of the most important tasks his administration will undertake next year.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

DECISIONS, DECISIONS… Simmering financial issues await Mayor-elect Smiley

Cover Story 11/11/2022

Brett Smiley is no stranger to Providence City Hall. In 2015 and 2016, he was chief operating officer for Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. On...

GEARING UP: Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley says he’s ready to take on a host of challenges facing the city.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Mayor-elect Smiley readies for host of city challenges

Editorial and Op-Ed 11/11/2022

Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley will hit the ground running in January on a host of challenges facing the city. After winning the Democratic primary, he...

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Subscriber Only 11/11/2022

1. $7M Kennedy Plaza pavilion proposal puts poultry front and center POSTED ONLINE: OCT. 12 A fast-casual chicken joint named after the patron saint of...

REPRESENTATIVES from the company that owns the Providence Place mall advocated for a new, 20-year tax treaty with the city during a public hearing on Thursday, but local residents and officials expressed concern. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Providence mall owners make case for new 20-year tax discount

Economic Activity 11/10/2022

PROVIDENCE – The owners of the Providence Place mall made their case Thursday for another 20-year discount on city taxes. But the arguments did not...