Tag: Providence City Council
For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance
The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...
Providence City Council proposes capping annual rent hikes at 4%; mayor...
PROVIDENCE – The City Council outlined a new rent stabilization proposal aimed at curbing rising housing costs on Tuesday.
Under the plan, landlords would be...
PBN unveils 2026 Book of Lists
PROVIDENCE – Representatives from a cross section of Rhode Island’s business and nonprofit sectors spent Thursday evening at the Graduate by Hilton Providence networking...
Smiley signs lease agreement with WaterFire
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday signed a 20-year agreement between the city and WaterFire Providence that allows the nonprofit to stay in its...
Providence City Council advances Mile of History project amid fierce debate
PROVIDENCE – The City Council granted first passage Thursday to an ordinance that would fund major upgrades along Benefit Street as part of the...
Ordinance Committee moves to expand Providence’s live music rules
PROVIDENCE – The Ordinance Committee approved a major overhaul of the city’s entertainment laws on Nov. 4, which could broaden opportunities for live music...
Providence City Council approves tougher rules on police interactions with ICE
PROVIDENCE – The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved stricter limits on how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
The revised rules, part of the...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, October 2025
1. Cranston building containing beer distributor sells for $8.2M POSTED ONLINE: OCT. 24. A 107,647-square-foot commercial/industrial building that’s home to beer distributor McLaughlin &...
Panel discussion to explore why it’s so difficult now to ‘get...
PROVIDENCE – Marc J. Dunkelman, author of “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back,” will lead a panel discussion on Wednesday...
Providence Building Authority OKs $25M bond to finance city’s purchase of...
PROVIDENCE – The Public Building Authority on Thursday approved the issuance of $25 million in bonds for the city to purchase the Joseph Doorley Municipal...
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