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MAYOR JORGE O. ELORZA first took office in 2014. / PBN FILE PHOTO/STEPHANIE ALVAREZ EWENS

Elorza proposes $745M fiscal 2019 budget for Providence

Government 04/24/2018

PROVIDENCE – Holding the line on taxes, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Tuesday proposed increasing the city and school budget 1.1 percent to...

PROVIDENCE CAPITAL III LLC, owner of the Union Trust Building at 170 Westminster St. in downtown Providence, which is being converted to a mixture of residential apartments, offices and restaurant space, is seeking a 15-year tax-stabilization agreement with the city that would lower the initial property taxes. / COURTESY JUST ASK/SCOTT KINGSLEY

Union Trust Building owner seeks 15-year TSA amid conversion

Real Estate 04/19/2018

PROVIDENCE – The conversion of the Union Trust Building in downtown Providence to a mixture of residential apartments, offices and restaurant space is continuing,...

DO DEVELOPERS NEED HELPING HAND? Former Providence Mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr. has taken advantage of tax-sta-bilization agreements to redevelop a number of city properties, including the more than 150-year-old Case-Mead Building. Without such incentives, Paolino said the city is “behind the eight-ball” when it comes to development. But some challenge the need for the tax breaks. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Providence TSA update needed to increase investment

Economic Activity 04/06/2018

For years Providence has had a justly earned reputation as one of the most difficult cities in which to develop real estate. Between costs,...

THE I-195 REDEVELOPMENT District Commission has petitioned the City Council, seeking the abandonment of four historical former streets, or gangways, that cross one of its development parcels, Parcel 1A, shown above, in Providence. / COURTESY I-195 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION

I-195 District Commission withdraws request to abandon 4 gangways

Government 03/29/2018

Correction: The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission has withdrawn its request for a city abandonment of four historical former streets, or “gangways,” traversing one of...

PROVIDENCE MAYOR JORGE O. ELORZA vetoed a city ordinance amendment what would limit the use of single-use plastic bags on the grounds that it would inordinately affect low-income families. Elorza called for more community engagement and said he still supports the reduction of the use of plastic bags. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Elorza vetoes single-use plastic bag ban for now, requests more community...

Government 03/26/2018

PROVIDENCE – Saying that it would inordinately affect low-income families, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Monday vetoed a city ordinance amendment that would...

AN ORDINANCE TO REDUCE the number of single-use plastic bags in Providence was introduced to the City Council. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/GRAHAM BARCLAY

Ordinance to reduce single-use plastic bags introduced to Providence City Council

Government 02/16/2018

PROVIDENCE – Providence City Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan, D-Ward 5, introduced an ordinance on Thursday that would reduce the use of single-use plastic...

Five Questions With: David A. Salvatore

Government 02/02/2018

David A. Salvatore | President, Providence City Council 1. What does it mean to you to be elected City Council president? I’m a lifelong Providence...

Unite Here workers oppose Paolino’s TSA request for new hotel

Government 01/05/2018

PROVIDENCE – More than 20 people carrying signs showed up to a Dec. 28 City Council finance panel meeting in opposition to former Mayor...

THE CITY COUNCIL in Providence wants an independent review of the impact of tax stabilization agreements on the city's tax base. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Providence council seeks independent financial review of TSAs

Government 12/14/2017

PROVIDENCE – The City Council plans to hire an independent financial consultant to help it put a value on the long-term impact of tax...

PROVIDENCE CITY COUNCILMAN David Salvatore, who represents Ward 14, has introduced a resolution that asks state lawmakers to increase the penalties for someone who assaults a police officer and clarifies the meaning of “dangerous weapon” to include glass bottles. / COURTESY DAVID SALVATORE

Salvatore introduces resolution to increase penalties for assaulting police officer

Government 11/30/2017

PROVIDENCE – Several members of the Providence City Council are trying to strengthen the city’s hand in responding to complaints about the behavior of...

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