Tag: city of Providence
State seeks new use for Providence’s Shepard Building
PROVIDENCE – The state is looking for ideas for future uses of the landmark Shepard Building.
Unlike a Request for Proposals, which results in a...
E.G. film producer admits guilt in Vegas investment swindle
EAST GREENWICH - A local film producer pleaded guilty in a California federal courtroom on Oct. 29 to charges he defrauded investors out of...
Providence announces $1.9M grant program for child care facility upgrades
PROVIDENCE – A new grant program was launched Tuesday to help child care providers upgrade and improve their centers.
The Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support...
Providence launches $500K grant program for arts and culture events
PROVIDENCE – The city on Wednesday announced a new grant program aimed at helping nonprofits pay for public art and culture events.
Grants of up...
Lack of demand for small-business grant program creates questions about outreach,...
PROVIDENCE – If every little bit helps for suffering small businesses, you’d think $2,500 would have companies lining up in droves.
But in the three...
This step could ease R.I.’s pension woes
Rhode Island’s pension problems are back in the headlines with Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s proposal to issue a pension obligation bond for approximately...
PVDFest launches virtual scavenger hunt to replace in-person art festival
PROVIDENCE – Providence's signature art festival has historically drawn locals and visitors to the Creative Capital each summer, where Downtown is transformed into an...
Providence files lawsuit alleging anti-competitive conspiracy related to narcolepsy drug
PROVIDENCE – The City of Providence has filed a class-action lawsuit against several pharmaceutical companies alleging violations of state antitrust, consumer protection and unjust...
Steel Yard announces $2.8M studio renovation
PROVIDENCE – Looking to increase the communal studio space available to local artists and the public, on Thursday The Steel Yard announced a $2.8...
Providence launches new website
PROVIDENCE – The city of Providence has launched a new interactive and mobile-friendly website at www.Providenceri.gov to improve access to municipal services for residents,...
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