Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Does arbitration favor firefighters?
A study released in December found Rhode Island’s spending for fire protection remains the highest of any state in the nation.
It’s been that way...
Construction to start soon on Fields Point natural gas liquefaction plant
PROVIDENCE – National Grid Rhode Island plans to start construction soon on its controversial Fields Point natural gas liquefaction plant at Providence’s seaport, the...
Elorza money-for-water pension fix should sink
Some ideas won’t die, no matter how bad they are.
Two years ago Mayor Jorge O. Elorza floated a plan to create a new state-supported...
City again eyes water-system lease
As the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed – try, try again. That’s what Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza is doing with...
PPS Superintendent Maher to leave post following school year
PROVIDENCE – Christopher N. Maher, superintendent of Providence Public Schools, has announced his resignation, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza said on Feb. 26.
Maher will serve...
PPS Superintendent Maher to leave post following school year
PROVIDENCE – Christopher N. Maher, superintendent of Providence Public Schools has announced his resignation, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced Tuesday.
Maher will serve the rest...
City Year Providence receives $70K from City Council
PROVIDENCE – City Year Providence received a $70,000 boost from the City Council on Feb. 15 to support the nonprofit’s partnership with city schools.
The...
Rhode Island could lose one of its two U.S. House seats...
The last time a U.S. census form arrived in the mail, Marcela Betancur helped her mother fill it out. As a 20-year-old, she had...
Providence Career & Tech students gain home-construction experience
PROVIDENCE – A beam-signing ceremony was held on Jan. 15 to celebrate achievements made by Providence Career & Technical Academy students in the Home...
Budget plan rankles tax-exempts
Nonprofit hospitals and universities have long made voluntary payments to local communities that recognize the cost of emergency services provided by the hosts.
These same...
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