Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Providence launches citywide paving project
PROVIDENCE – As part of its Capital Improvement Plan, the city of Providence kicked off a citywide roadwork project Thursday that will take place...
Steinfeld appointed to new Providence director of strategic partnerships and economic...
PROVIDENCE – Jenn Steinfeld has been named Providence’s director of strategic partnerships and economic advancement, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced Monday.
Steinfeld, who will begin...
Once-embattled city loan fund on firmer ground
Tom Hoagland is the first to admit the Providence Business Loan Fund he leads as director has a checkered history and limited hopes of...
Loan fund in search of borrowers
Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza took a victory lap of sorts recently, visiting three companies that have been beneficiaries of loans from the Providence...
Elorza emphasizes Providence business loan program
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza recently toured local businesses helped by the Providence Business Loan Fund.
Elorza, running against two democratic challengers in the...
Cranston agrees to DOJ immigration compliance
CRANSTON – Mayor Alan W. Fung, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice this week, agreeing to terms...
Providence and Central Falls file lawsuit against U.S. Department of Justice
PROVIDENCE – The cities of Providence and Central Falls have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, similar to the lawsuit Attorney General...
Providence Public Library announces $25M renovation and capital campaign
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Public Library has announced a $25 million renovation that includes safety system upgrades and infrastructure improvements at the library’s downtown...
Providence special-events permitting goes digital
PROVIDENCE – The city has launched a digital special-permit system to offer “streamlined” services for easier access to necessary permits and applications for those...
In ‘insulated’ R.I., unions seen surviving court ruling
Paul A. Doughty, Local 799 Providence Firefighters union president, says he’s not concerned about possible membership drops or financial woes after a June 27...
