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Arrest of Providence City Council chief of staff divides members. Here's what they are saying.
PROVIDENCE – The chief of staff for the Providence City Council was arrested at a New ... “I’m so proud that we have staff members who not only do so much for our city but also use their ...
Some jobs require putting personal beliefs aside. A Providence city role included: Opinion
Rose made national news, including a video of June shouting with hands zip-tied next to some cops. It’s not the first time ...
Providence wants its schools back under local control. Here's the city's transition plan.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a 53-page plan to transition Providence schools back to local control. The plan ...
Providence poised to ban fines for homeless encampments on public property
Some cities have jumped at the chance to crack down on encampments after the Supreme Court paved the way for penalties last ...
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Smiley outlines plan to return control of Providence schools to city
Mayor Brett Smiley released a nearly 60 page plan outlining how control of Providence Public Schools will return to the city.
Providence releases report showing city's readiness for local control of school district
In the nearly 60 page report, Smiley outlined the ways in which the city promises to improve student outcomes, support ...
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After More Than Five Years of State Control, Smiley Announces Plan to “Take Back” Providence Schools
On Thursday, Smiley, along with City Council Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo and Providence School Board President Ty'Relle ...
Arrest of Providence City Council chief of staff divides members. Here's what they are saying.
Some on the Council voiced support for Rose using their vacation time to make their voice heard. Others said it interfered ...