Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Joslin Recreation Center gets new computer lab
PROVIDENCE – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Nov. 22 for a new computer lab at Joslin Recreation Center, made possible with a $15,000 grant...
Elorza announces free holiday parking for shoppers
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza Wednesday announced free holiday parking for Small Business Saturday in select areas of the city.
The announcement came in...
Elorza announces relaunch of design-based small-business grant program
PROVIDENCE – The Design Catalyst program will be relaunched this year, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced Monday.
The program will provide qualifying businesses with $90,000...
Five Questions With Melissa Malone
Melissa Malone | Chief operating officer, Providence
1. You have an extensive background in government finance. How does that translate to your current position? My...
Providence reaches $5.9M agreement with firefighter’s union
PROVIDENCE – Providence has reached a $5.9 million resolution with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 799, the city announced Friday.
“I am pleased...
R.I. Housing renews ‘First Down’ program
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island Housing announced the return of the “First Down” program along with Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Warwick Mayor Scott...
Pichardo resigns from Providence Board of Licenses
PROVIDENCE – Juan M. Pichardo verbally resigned from his position on the Providence Board of Licenses at the end of Thursday's board meeting.
Pichardo had...
Providence launches PVD Healthworks to boost health care, social assistance workforce
PROVIDENCE – Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and the city’s Economic Opportunity Director Brian Hull met with state officials and health industry representatives Friday...
Providence reports $10.2M operating surplus for FY17
PROVIDENCE – The city has reported its second consecutive operating surplus, a $10.2 million amount that will allow it to create a true rainy...
PPD to use body cameras
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Police Department will begin using body-worn cameras for all officers on patrol, the department announced Wednesday.
Officers will be training with...
