Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Providence Redevelopment Agency accepting proposals to redevelop 17 properties
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Redevelopment Agency will accept proposals this month from entities or individuals who want to redevelop 17 properties acquired through the...
Five Questions With: Dr. Pedro Barros
University Gastroenterology’s Dr. Pedro Barros, the only Spanish-speaking gastroenterologist in the state, recently joined several other prominent Spanish-speaking Rhode Islanders, including Providence Mayor Jorge...
Is Providence ready to make good on a 38-year-old commitment to...
As founder of AS220, Bert Crenca travels frequently. He often speaks to national audiences about the alternative-arts organization, one of the largest such nonprofits...
Providence Public School District unveils strategic plan, grant
PROVIDENCE – A new five-year strategic plan and $250,000 Nellie Mae Education Foundation grant were announced by the Providence Public School District at a...
Public art deserves support, especially on former I-195 land
In 1980, Providence passed an ordinance creating a public art program. Thanks to that forward-thinking action, art dots the landscape throughout the city, validating...
City fire stations help combat drug addiction
Between 2009 and 2016, more than 1,700 Rhode Islanders died from drug overdoses.
This sobering statistic is from the Prevent Overdose Rhode Island action plan...
Elorza and CWE announce the launch of the PVD Self-Employment Program
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced the creation of the PVD Self-Employment Program, with the expectation that it will provide up to 100...
6-10 Interchange ceremony kicks off project
PROVIDENCE - A ceremony celebrating the beginning of the 6-10 Interchange project took place Monday morning at 1 Magnolia St. in the city.
R.I. Department...
Providence Planning Department seeks ideas for Rochambeau Fire Station reuse
PROVIDENCE – With the Rochambeau Fire Station no longer in use, the city Planning Department is actively seeking opinions as to its next purpose.
An open house in...
Providence offers substance addiction referrals at fire stations
PROVIDENCE — The city of Providence will establish 12 fire stations as 24/7 centers providing referrals for treatment and support for substance based addiction...
