Recent News
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Council President David A. Salvatore Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center on Friday, March 2, 2018, at 1:00 PM
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and City Council President David A. Salvatore are pleased to announce the opening of The Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center (RFK Rec Center). The new recreation center is located at 195 Nelson Street in Providence (inside the Robert F. Kennedy...
Council President David A. Salvatore And Colleagues Request Stronger Municipal Oversight of Firearm Regulations
In the wake of the recent school massacre in Parkland, Florida, Council President David A. Salvatore and colleagues on the City Council today announced the intention to request legislation that would enable municipalities to regulate firearms. “It is a very sad day in...
Providence City Council to Consider Nominees for PERA Board
The Providence City Council will consider candidates to serve on the Providence External Review Authority (PERA) Board. PERA was established in 2002 by Providence City Ordinance No. 614 (Chapter 2002-39) to provide for a system of Civilian Oversight over the...
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris to Host Opening Reception of the City Council’s Black History Month Exhibit
Providence City Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) will be hosting the opening reception for the City Council’s Black History Month Exhibit – Home? The Housing Struggle in Providence from 1950 through Today. The reception is open to the public and will take place...
Harbor Management Commission Extends Deadline for Mooring Spaces Until March 15
In the six years since Councilman Seth Yurdin first introduced legislation to the City Council to create the Harbor Management Commission they have developed a harbor management plan and designated eight seasonal mooring spaces, of which seven are available for the...
Councilman Correia Calls for Meeting with City Officials to Ensure Safety of our Students
Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6) has formally requested a meeting with members of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s administration to review current safety protocols and procedures in the wake of yesterday’s tragic shooting in South Florida. As this is the 18th school...
Court Upholds Councilwoman Ryan’s Ordinance to Limit Student Housing in Residential Neighborhoods
The Rhode Island Superior Court on Monday upheld an amendment to the Providence zoning ordinance that limits student housing in residential neighborhoods. In 2015, City Council Majority Whip, Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), introduced an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that...
Councilwoman Ryan Introduces Ordinance to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags
Tonight, City Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan, (Ward 5) introduced an ordinance that calls for a reduction of single-use plastic bags and encourages the use of reusable checkout bags at retail establishments throughout the City. This ordinance addresses significant...
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Dedicated Ward Five Recreation Center
Providence City Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan, (Ward 5) hosted a ceremony on Saturday to name the Providence Ward 5 recreation center after long-time community volunteer, coach, and public servant Armand E. Batastini Jr. Councilwoman Ryan was joined by 100’s of...
