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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 ...
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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 ...
What to know about Mayor Smiley's city budget proposal and likely tax increases
Unlike spending at the federal level, Rhode Island and its cities and towns are required to balance their budgets, so ...
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 — The city of Providence wants local control of its schools back and on Thursday, Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a ...
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 ...