Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
Enormous turnover among Providence leaders is unchartered territory
The Providence City Council is on the brink of a massive shift, with nearly half of its members leaving office at the end of...
Providence launches new program for discounted internet
PROVIDENCE – City residents may be eligible for discounted internet services under a new municipal program.
The city’s Affordable Connectivity Program will provide eligible residents...
$1.25M in federal funding awarded for Woonasquatucket River resiliency upgrades
PROVIDNECE – Members of the R.I. congressional delegation on Tuesday announced the city and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council have been awarded a pair...
Providence, DESIGNxRI launch, renew innovation programming
PROVIDENCE – Two pre-catalyst programs – one new and one returning – will provide mentorship, training and a total of $150,000 in funding for...
‘Who We Are Now’ portrait project unveiled in Providence
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Tuesday celebrated the installation of the city Department of Art, Culture + Tourism’s neighborhood project “Who We...
Fitch upgrades Providence’s bond ratings to highest in 11 years
PROVIDENCE – The city has hit an 11-year high in financial stability, according to Fitch Ratings.
The agency recently upgraded the city’s two outstanding general...
Elorza, former Providence mayors offer Smiley recommendations to change city’s education...
PROVIDENCE – Three former city mayors on Monday jointly offered Mayor-elect Brett Smiley four recommendations on how to transform education within the Providence Public...
Where does the R.I. GOP go after difficult Election Day showing?
PROVIDENCE – The “Red Wave” many Republicans both locally and nationally were hoping for never made it to the shores of Rhode Island on...
DECISIONS, DECISIONS… Simmering financial issues await Mayor-elect Smiley
Brett Smiley is no stranger to Providence City Hall. In 2015 and 2016, he was chief operating officer for Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. On...
Mayor-elect Smiley readies for host of city challenges
Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley will hit the ground running in January on a host of challenges facing the city.
After winning the Democratic primary, he...
