Tag: Patricia Socarras
20 Brown University students arrested during sit-in protesting war in Gaza
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Police Department on Wednesday arrested 20 Brown University students who were demanding university support for a ceasefire in the Gaza...
Skyline at Waterplace appeals eviction, remains open for business
PROVIDENCE – Skyline at Waterplace LLC is back in business.
Michael Mota, the owner of the wedding and events venue, told WPRI-TV CBS 12 Wednesday...
City rescinds $150K contract amid review of racial reparations, ARPA budgets
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley's administration has rescinded a $150,000 contract awarded to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society as Smiley undertakes a...
Providence Mayor-elect Smiley begins building his administration
PROVIDENCE – Mayor-elect Brett Smiley Monday announced several key appointments to his new administration who will begin work when he takes office in January.
Smiley,...
Providence Council petitions to end DPW furloughs
PROVIDENCE – Members of the Providence City Council are calling upon Mayor Jorge O. Elorza to end furloughs for public works employees amid a “rampant...
Court ruling on Providence pensions will have ripple effects
Rhode Island is no stranger to pension problems.
Even after a major state-level overhaul of the Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island led by then-R.I....