Free performance returns to Roger Williams Park on Wednesday, August 5 Providence, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Rhode Island Foundation and The Washington Trust Company (Washington Trust) invite neighbors, families and visitors to gather for one of …
Executive order establishes centralized legal review for federal requests and strengthens protections against voter intimidation or immigration enforcement activities ahead of 2026 election Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined by Senator Ana B. Quezada, …
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Council’s inaction threatens to delay critical rental assistance as Providence families face housing instability Mayor Brett P. Smiley today called on the Providence City Council to immediately approve the contract necessary to …
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Mayor Brett P. Smiley will today join Governor Dan Mckee, City Council President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Terry Gray, …
Targeted enforcement, illegal ATV seizures, and overnight road closure pilot reflect coordinated effort to improve safety and quality of life. Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez today announced the results of a targeted public …
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Smiley Administration, City Council, Providence Public School District and School Board mark a new chapter for Providence Schools, Students, Educators and Families Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the return of Providence …
Free live music and fireworks at City’s Independence Day Celebration in India Point Park Sunday, July 5 beginning at 7 PM PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today announced the return of …
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Later PVD FanZone hours; City cooling centers, water parks and swimming pools open to the public Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department are urging …
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Director of Sustainability Priscilla De La Cruz to begin community engagement around the five-year update for the City’s Climate Justice Plan at a kickoff meeting at Elmwood Community Center. The City is …
Monday, June 29, 2026 City investments support access to safe, welcoming recreation spaces for residents and families at Joslin Park and parks across Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Councilman Oscar Vargas, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, …
Big Freedia to Headline Providence’s Signature Arts Festival PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman Juan Pichardo, and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today …
Monday, June 22, 2026 Providence to Maintain and Build on City Services Without Raising Taxes Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Council President Rachel Miller and City leaders at Mount Hope Community Center to officially sign the Fiscal Year 2027 …
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Providence Waterparks and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence City Council President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Chief of Family & Community Engagement …
Monday, June 15, 2026 City Takes Action Against Alleged Monopoly Driving Up Fire Truck Costs for Taxpayers Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the City of Providence has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against several manufacturers of fire and …
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 FanZone Opens at Station Park, Launching Rhode Island’s Summer of Soccer PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Governor Dan McKee, Treasurer James Diossa, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves, Secretary of Commerce …
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Councilman John Goncalves, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of Art, Culture and Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., representatives from the Providence Tourism Council, Alexis Gorriarán and …
