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Council Panel Approves Tougher Penalties for ATV & Dirt Bike Violations
The Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances tonight approved a measure that aims to give police officers greater latitude in addressing the city's growing challenges with illegal use of dirt bikes and ATVs. In recent months, the city has seen an alarming...
Council to Award Providence’s First ‘Municipal Medal for Deeds of Bravery’ to Firefighters, First Responders
The Providence City Council will tonight bestow the City’s first municipal medals upon several members of the Providence Fire Department for extraordinary acts of bravery. Recipients include Lt. Robert McCullough, who was off-duty when he rescued a man from a burning...
City Council Approves First Passage of Community Safety Act
Landmark Legislation Aims to End Racial Profiling, Bolster Police Accountability and Oversight The Providence City Council tonight approved first passage of the Community Safety Act (CSA), a comprehensive, community-driven ordinance that aims to end racial profiling...
Aponte Issues Statement Regarding Relocation of Blue Cross Employees
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte issued the following statement in response to news that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island intends to relocate employees to East Providence: "I am extremely disappointed in this news and will seek an immediate meeting...
Correia Calls for Increased Enforcement of ATV Laws
In response to an incident involving 50 ATVs that swarmed a public park over the holiday weekend, Councilman Michael Correia (Ward Six) is calling on the Providence Police Department to increase its presence in the Manton area and enforce laws that prohibit the...
City Council Panel Passes Landmark Legislation to End Racial Profiling, Bolster Police Accountability and Oversight
The Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances tonight approved passage of the Community Safety Act (CSA), a community-driven, comprehensive ordinance that codifies into law best practices in police conduct from around the country. The CSA is considered one of...
Ryan Unveils New Athletic Complex at Mount Pleasant High School, Baseball Team Hosts First Home Game in Years
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mount Pleasant High School to celebrate the school’s new athletic complex and kick off the first baseball game of the season. The event marked the first time the Mount Pleasant Kilties...
Nolan Street to be Named for Providence Business Owner Patrick T. Griffin
Councilman Terrence Hassett (Ward 12) will tomorrow host a ribbon cutting and street dedication in honor of Patrick T. Griffin, whose Smith Hill business, Patrick’s Pub, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The naming of Nolan Street to Patrick T. Griffin Way...
Women’s Basketball Legend Joins Pleasant View Recreation Center Staff
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) today announced that local basketball legend Christina Batastini has joined the Pleasant View Recreation Center as a part-time staff member. Christina was named one of the most influential Rhode Island sports figures in the last...
