Recent News
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Ward 1 Election:
I applaud the decision of the Rhode Island State Board of Elections who voted unanimously Friday to move the City of Providence Ward 1 Special Election to June 2, 2020 the same day set for the state-wide Presidential Preference Primary. Thursday night, the City...
City Councilors Call on the State of Rhode Island to Suspend Evictions and Foreclosures and Enact Other Measures Until COVID-19 Crisis is No Longer a Threat
Tonight Providence City Councilors introduced a resolution calling for the State of Rhode Island to suspend evections and foreclosures and enact a series of other measures to protect Providence residents until the COVID-19 crisis is no longer a threat to our...
The Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
If you are a business owner you have likely heard about the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program. Here you will find an overview of the program, a fact sheet about the program, and the application of the program provided to the City Council by Bank Newport. They...
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8) Regarding Today’s Board of Contract and Supply’s Approval of $5 Million For New Fire Apparatus:
Today, The Board of Contract and Supply approved an additional $5 Million for new fire apparatus. This is great news for the hardworking men and women of the Providence Fire Department. I would like to thank Chairman John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) for his leadership of the...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding COVID-19 Testing Site at Rhode Island College
The novel COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives. To protect ourselves and our families it is important that we follow the guidance of our Governor Gina Raimondo and our public health officials. Stay home, practice social and physical distancing,...
Municipal Courts to Tentatively Reopen on Monday, April 20, 2020
Chief Judge Frank Caprio announced today that the Providence Municipal Courts will tentatively reopen on Monday, April 20, 2020. If you have a trial date to appear before the Municipal Court during the closure, you will receive a new summons in the coming days. If you...
Message from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan
Dear Neighbors, We are living in uncertain times, and the spread of COVID-19 has many of us worried. It's been especially troubling for our younger residents who might not quite understand why their world changed so quickly. As a parent, I can understand how stressful...
Providence City Council to Hold Virtual Meeting Via Teleconference
Participants Can Call Into the Meeting With Their Phones Providence will be the first Council Body to use this Teleconferencing Technology In light of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak which has affected many of us here in Rhode Island, the Governor issued an executive...
Open Eats in Our City of Neighborhoods
Providence Restaurants Open for Takeout or Delivery Thank You Eat Drink RI for This List Ahava Catering, Providence – 401-272-4835 Andino’s, Providence – 401-453-3164 or delivery Angelo’s Civita Farnese, Providence – take out Anthony’s, Providence...
