Tag: Waterfire Providence
Smiley unveils $624.2M FY26 city budget proposal, acknowledges ‘exceptionally difficult’ decisions
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday released his proposed $624.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that begins July 1, a 4% increase...
2025 WaterFire season slated to begin May 15
PROVIDENCE – The 2025 WaterFire season will include six full lightings, two partial lightings and four Starts at Sunset lightings on the Micheal S....
Allan named interim executive director of WaterFire Providence
PROVIDENCE – The WaterFire Providence board of directors has appointed Mark Allan interim executive director, the nonprofit announced Monday.
Allan will temporarily succeed Peter Mello,...
Employees integral to Russell Morin’s 114 years of catering success
Russell Morin Catering & Events, the catering division of Morin’s Inc., is one of the longest-established hospitality businesses in the United States.
While based in...
Bookstore plays vital role in downtown Providence community
When thinking of a name for his bookstore, Scott McCullough recalled his days learning about Plato’s Symposium as a philosophy student in college.
Plato’s Symposium...
PBN summit: Panelists say several sectors feeling vulnerable
R.I. Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth M. Tanner had one piece of advice for businesses and organizations in Rhode Island that buy products overseas during...
Providence New Year’s Eve festivities returning to ring in 2025
PROVIDENCE – Promising fun for all ages, the 2nd annual New Year's Eve celebration co-hosted by the Providence Tourism Council is kicking off Tuesday at...
Peter Mello stepping down as leader of WaterFire to take job...
PROVIDENCE – Peter Mello will be leaving his post as managing director and co-CEO of WaterFire Providence at the end of August to take...
Local organizations, municipalities receive $364K to support summer events statewide
EAST PROVIDENCE – Local elected and R.I. Commerce Corp. officials on Monday at Crescent Park Carousel announced that $364,891 in new Rhode Island Rebounds...
2024 WaterFire season slated to begin May 11
PROVIDENCE – The upcoming WaterFire season will include six full lightings starting on June 1 and two partial lightings.
The next WaterFire event, an annual...
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