Tag: Jorge Elorza
$27M grant could finish Providence’s bike lane network, but Smiley noncommittal
PROVIDENCE – A new, $27 million federal grant could hypothetically cover the cost to finish former Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s ambitious “urban trail” network.
But...
Providence police chief pledges ‘surgical’ approach to cracking down on ATVs
PROVIDENCE – Providence Police Chief Hugh T. Clements pledged to take a “surgical” approach to cracking down on illegal all-terrain vehicles in a press...
City Finance Committee recommends changes to Providence Police community relations post
PROVIDENCE – The city Finance Committee gave the green light on Tuesday to a proposal to shift the new Police Department community relations role...
Providence announces $17M budget for Kennedy Plaza redesign
PROVIDENCE – Amid plans to shift a majority of buses out of Kennedy Plaza the city of Providence is forging ahead with a $16.8...
‘Urgency’ grows for offshore wind projects
The stakes are rising fast in the fledgling offshore wind-energy industry, as companies jockey for position in the waters from Cape Cod to the...
Providence pays $6M to settle firefighter overtime lawsuits
PROVIDENCE – The city has paid $6.1 million to settle state and federal lawsuits regarding firefighter overtime payments, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported April 30.
According...
Providence launches new public art program, identifies potential funding sources
PROVIDENCE – The city will launch a comprehensive public arts program, leaders announced on Thursday, to include planning annually for new projects that could...
Elorza proposes $745M fiscal 2019 budget for Providence
PROVIDENCE – Holding the line on taxes, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Tuesday proposed increasing the city and school budget 1.1 percent to...
City giving meters generate $904 in 7 months to support homeless
PROVIDENCE – The city has collected more than $900 since installing orange “giving meters” seven months ago in high pedestrian-traffic areas throughout the city...
Elorza introduces Advanced Internship Program for Providence youth
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined numerous leaders in the public and private sectors in announcing the city's Advanced Internship Program Monday.
The program...
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