Recent News
City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Announces New Intersection Improvements for Atwells Avenue and Manton Avenue
Today, City Council President Pro Tempore and Ward 6 Councilman Michael Correia announced plans for safety improvements at Atwells Avenue and Manton Avenue's intersection to be implemented in spring of 2021. "The intersection at Atwells and Manton Avenues has seen...
City Council Approves the Refunding of Bonds Giving a $1.3 Million Boost to the City’s Pension System
Tonight, the City Council voted to approve the refunding of the City's bond portfolio. The refunding of bonds is much like the refinancing of homes, providing efficiency and better interest rates, which yield savings. "I want to thank the Committee on Finance, our...
Neighborhood Highlight: Silver Lake
Located on the western side of Providence, Silver Lake is home to strong cultural identities in both Italian and Hispanic backgrounds. Silver Lake is a hub for Central American restaurants, bars and markets and is also the site of the annual Feast of Saint...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Today’s Shooting in Olneyville
As many have learned, there was a deadly shooting in the Olneyville neighborhood late this morning. I am saddened and disturbed by the senseless act of violence. This is the second fatal shooting in our City this week, which is two too many. It seems that although...
City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Announces New Safety Measures on Manton Avenue
Today, City Council President Pro Tempore and Ward 6 Councilman Michael Correia announced safety enhancements that will be installed in the coming days. “Quality of life and safety is paramount for me in addressing the needs of my constituents,” stated Pro Tempore...
City Councilors Ask for Federal and State Help to Fight Hunger
Tonight, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15), Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), and Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) were lead sponsors of a resolution addressing the Rhode Island Community Food Banks’...
City Council President Sabina Matos, Chief Judge Frank Caprio, and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza Announce Amnesty Program for Non-Moving and Environmental Violations in the City of Providence
Today, City Council President Sabina Matos, Chief Judge Frank Caprio of the Providence Municipal Court, and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced an amnesty program of all non-moving and environmental violations in the City of Providence until January 31, 2021. “Due to the...
Councilor David A. Salvatore Proposes Green and Complete Streets for Providence
At tonight's City Council meeting, Councilor David A. Salvatore proposed a “Green and Complete Streets” ordinance which would pave the way for safer streets in Providence, while codifying the City’s commitment to developing infrastructure that is safe, reliable,...
Councilman Pedro Espinal Calls for Diversity in the Providence Police Department
Providence, RI (November 19, 2020)…At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) introduced a resolution encouraging the Providence Police Department to commit to working towards a more diverse department at all levels. This resolution has been...
