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Ordinance Committee moves to expand Providence’s live music rules

Economic Activity 11/14/2025

PROVIDENCE – The Ordinance Committee approved a major overhaul of the city’s entertainment laws on Nov. 4, which could broaden opportunities for live music...

THE PROVIDENCE CITY COUNCIL is considering imposing “impact fees” on landlords who rent apartment houses largely to college students. The fee would be $300 per student annually. Also under consideration: a $500 license fee for each student-housing property owned by a landlord. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

In Providence, off-campus landlords may feel ‘impact’

Hot Topic 08/01/2025

Landlords who offer off-campus housing to college students in Providence would have to pay “impact fees” and license charges under a proposal being considered...

RICK SIMONE, pictured along Federal Hill in Providence in 2023, is president of the Federal Hill Commerce Association and managing director of the Rhode Island Small Business Coalition. He supports easing music and dancing restrictions at Providence restaurants. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Music, dancing: Restaurant owners say they need a change in Providence

Editor's Choice 12/13/2024

Providence City Council President Rachel M. Miller has put on hold a proposal to loosen music and dancing restrictions at restaurants citywide after some...

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