Tag: Rachel Miller
With ethics concerns put to rest, Caprio named Providence judge emeritus
PROVIDENCE – Ethical concerns over a longtime city judge’s role in a TV courtroom drama have been put to rest, with the Providence City...
City a leader on diversity, inclusion
The work awaiting Providence’s newly elected mayor and city councilors as the city emerges from a multiyear pandemic is daunting.
But they and the city...
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...
2 high-profile projects sidestep new rules for tax deals in Providence
After strengthening wage protections and increasing minority-business participation requirements for developers looking to get tax deals with the city, the Providence City Council appears...
City Council approves $29M tax treaty for ‘Superman’ redevelopment project
PROVIDENCE – The pieces of a complex funding puzzle for the “Superman” building redevelopment are falling into place, with the City Council giving the...
Providence Foundation voices concerns, asks for more time on city TSA...
PROVIDENCE – As the City Council prepares to take its second, and final, vote on more stringent requirements for developers whose projects receive city...
Providence weighs ordinance strengthening anti-discrimination in housing
PROVIDENCE – An ordinance that would prevent landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their source of income is under consideration by the City...
Wage requirements in Providence TSA proposal pit developers against unions
PROVIDENCE – A proposal to add wage and labor requirements for developers whose projects receive property tax breaks in the city has fanned flames...
R.I. tradeswomen look to build their numbers
Darche Hood went to college to earn a degree in finance.
But now the numbers she’s calculating are from a measuring tape stretched between wall...
Providence Council members call for property valuation
PROVIDENCE – Some members of the City Council are asking for a valuation of all city-owned properties, as the council works toward finalizing a...