Mayor Brett Smiley is set to announce a variety of programs the city will offer. Most importantly it will announce when it ...

As we head into summer, the city of Providence will once again be offering a way for people to cool down and for children to ...

A bill that would give Providence a one-time permission to exceed the state-mandated tax levy of 4% advanced again in the State House on Wednesday night.

Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled his Fiscal Year 2025 budget Wednesday night, proposing $598.6 million to keep the city running, a 3% increase over the current year. Among the highlights are unchanged ...

A bill that’s critical to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s proposed budget moved forward in the State House on Tuesday afternoon.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has proposed reallocating $20 million of remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act money to housing and other local priorities. The proposal was reviewed and approved by ...

Mayor Brett Smiley talks during a press conference about plans for free two-hour parking in the city's commercial corridors on Nov. 26, 2024.

Mayor Brett Smiley’s annual state of the city address focused on housing, climate change and public safety. He’s not planning to increase tax rates this year. PROVIDENCE — Providence ...

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is proposing an 8% property tax levy increase. The proposal passed the Rhode Island House but still requires Senate approval. If approved, the increase would take effect ...