Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Thousands march peacefully 4 days after ‘mob’ violence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Scores of protesters dressed in black rallied peacefully in downtown Providence on Friday to denounce police brutality against people of...
Providence’s curfew won’t be rescinded despite R.I. ACLU’s call to do...
PROVIDENCE – The city’s 9 p.m. curfew will remain in place despite the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island calling for Mayor Jorge...
Providence offers free business corridor parking; urges businesses to apply to...
PROVIDENCE – Providence will be offering free two-hour parking in select business corridors to help local businesses operating through COVID-19-related restrictions, the city announced...
Are we ready? Raimondo moves ahead with reopening R.I.
Mounting case counts, hospitalizations and deaths. Soaring unemployment claims and nose-diving tax revenue. Mysteriously high infection rates among Latinos. No matter what part of...
R.I. must follow one plan to successfully reopen economy
As the state moves toward a phased reopening of the economy, it will be crucial for leaders to use Rhode Island’s small size as...
Elorza unveils $507M municipal budget; school spending plan incomplete
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on April 28 unveiled a $506.8 million municipal budget proposal, with a $134.4 million allocation for the Providence...
Council members ask Providence mayor to reopen public parks
PROVIDENCE – When is a park a respite for mental health and when is it a potential problem in attracting crowds in a pandemic?...
Providence City Council calls for financial details ahead of FY2021 budget
PROVIDENCE – It’s no secret that the abrupt economic shutdown caused by the new coronavirus will have serious implications for state and municipal bottom...
Providence expands business loan fund to help companies hurt by COVID-19
PROVIDENCE – The city of Providence is temporarily changing the terms of its business loan fund to help more businesses come up with the...
Providence to accept late tax payments, planning for cash flow shortage
PROVIDENCE – Acknowledging the tight financial situation prompted by increasing expenses and limited liquidity amid the coronavirus crisis, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on...
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