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Were teachers left out of Providence's plan to regain school control? Union has questions
The Providence Teachers Union president says the mayor's plan was vague and lacked authentic input from teachers.
ICE use taser while detaining man in Providence, sending him to the hospital, attorney says
The man, who had a interview for his green card scheduled the day ICE detained him, was brought to Rhode Island Hospital, ...
Providence to host medication drop-off for National Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, residents can drop off old medications at the Providence Public Safety Complex on Washington Street from 10 a.m.
Providence Teachers Union criticizes city's transition plan
The Providence Teachers Union is disappointed in the City’s Transition Plan. Providence Teachers Union President Cynthia ...
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Smiley announces prescription drug ‘Take-Back Day’ at public safety complex
Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced an event to help residents dispose of expired or unused medication as part of ...
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Crowd protests ICE activity outside Rhode Island Hospital
A crowd of about 85 protesters gathered outside Rhode Island Hospital on Thursday afternoon in response to an alert, sent out ...
Providence residents speak out against Mayor Smiley's plan to increase taxes
As Providence Mayor Brett Smiley testified on a bill that would allow his tax increase in his new budget proposal, some residents came out to oppose.
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Providence taxpayers confront Mayor Smiley at State House tax levy hearing
Dozens of taxpayers confronted Mayor Brett Smiley at the State House on Tuesday after a hearing on a bill that would give ...
In-depth look into Smiley’s budget proposal
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced plans to raise property taxes as part of his budget proposal. But, part of his strategy for closing the city’s budget shortfall ...