Today our City lost a great community advocate in John “Johnnie” Britto. For over 60 years, Mr. Britto served the community as a mentor and friend to countless young people that came into the Fox Point Boys and Girls Club. I extend my sympathies to his wife Eufemia...

As a lifelong resident of the Fox Point neighborhood, Johnny Britto was not just a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, but he was a fixture in the community and an inspiration. He was a coach, friend, and mentor to every single young person that came through the...

I wish to commend the Providence Police Narcotics Bureau for their excellent work this past weekend. I want to personally thank Captain Kevin Lanni and his team for their diligence in getting these weapons and drugs off our City streets. Over the past many months our...

At last week’s City Council Meeting, the Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting the Office of Sustainability collaborate with the Purchasing Department, the Healthy Communities Office, the Providence Public School Department, and the school district's...

I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, mentor, and former United States Congressman Edward P. Beard, or as those of us who knew him, Eddie. When I was considering running for the City Council, one of the first people I spoke to was Congressman Beard. He...

As many have learned, the first homicide in RI of 2021 occurred in Providence this past weekend. It is a painful reminder that we, as a City, need to continue to work together to address the systemic issues that lead to these crimes. We know families thrive when...

On behalf of myself and my family, we extend our thanks and congratulations to Governor Gina Raimondo, the nominee for United States Secretary of Commerce for her friendship and her service to our State. As Rhode Islanders, we should all be proud that our State’s...

Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee The Committee Will be the Most Diverse in the Council’s History   Providence City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) tonight announced the creation of the Decennial Ward...

As a mother, my heart aches for Jhamal, his family, and his friends, as they continue the healing process – both physically and emotionally. I ask that we give him and his family the space and peace they need to heal. As an elected official, my heart aches for our...