Category: Providence

May 30, 2025

Let’s Cut Those Electric Bills! The Rhode Island Republican House Minority Caucus Media Briefing: A Discussion of Legislative Efforts to Create Energy Reform & Cost Savings for Rhode Island Ratepayers

Members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives House Minority Caucus addressed the media, Thursday, May 29, presenting a markedly different perspective on the factors underlying ballooning utility prices. With Rhode Island Energy Disconnect/Shut Off notices recently issued, the…

May 13, 2025

Providence Public Schools Receives State Approval for Teacher Apprenticeship Program

From The Providence Public School District: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is proud to announce that its Pre-K Special Education and K-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Program has been officially approved by the Rhode Island State Apprenticeship Council. With this historic…

May 11, 2025

Allens Avenue Lane Closures Projected: City of Providence Announces Reinstallation of Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gates

Partial Lane Closures on Allens Avenue Will Be in Effect from May 12 to June 13, 2025, for Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gate Re-Installation From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the…

May 2, 2025

Mayor Smiley Update: City of Providence & Laborers Local Union 1033 Agree on Terms / City Announces Return of Emergency Services Bicycle Program

From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Agreement Between City of Providence and Laborers Local Union 1033 Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the City of Providence has reached an agreement with the…

April 11, 2025

A War of Words: Despite Positive Overtures From the Smiley Administration, the Rhode Island Department of Education “Won’t Back Down” (Apologies to Tom Petty)

The release of a comprehensive plan for the return of Providence Public Schools to local control appears to have reignited a war of words surrounding a turf battle that exhibits no sign of relenting. The theme and tone of…

April 11, 2025

Vartan Gregorian Elementary School Principal Named 2025 Outstanding First Year Principal by Rhode Island Association of School Principals

Vartan Gregorian Principal Matthew Brown was recognized as Outstanding First Year Principal Award by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) today at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School. Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island House Majority Leader Christopher R….

March 29, 2025

Libertarian Mutual Aid to Participate in 401Gives! “Sister Effort” of CoalitionNews Seeks Support for “Water Project”

Libertarian Mutual Aid – The Mission Libertarian Mutual Aid embraces the vision of Mutual Aid: an organizational model where voluntary, collaborative exchanges of resources and services for common benefit take place amongst community. And in doing so, seeks to…

February 24, 2025

The Michie Hostel Evictions: Dozens of Sponsored Homeless Tenants are Evicted onto the Cold Streets of Providence. What Happened?

Saturday afternoon, the Coalition Radio Network was informed, through contacts developed by “Sister Effort” Libertarian Mutual Aid, (LMA) that the residents of two Michie Hostels, at 230 Thayer Street on College Hill, and a South Side facility located…

February 12, 2025

Providence Public Schools Announces 2025 Edward Hickling Bradford Scholarship

s $1100 Scholarship Supports Providence Public School Students With Significant Financial Needs Attend College From The Providence Public School District: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the…

February 8, 2025

Statement: Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo Blasts Secretary Rubio’s Failure to Respond

Secretary Rubio missed Amo’s deadline to provide clarity on foreign aid, State Department, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) workforce From The Office of Congressman Gabe Amo: Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement in…

February 1, 2025

DaVinci Center Open Tonite! Saturday February 1: City of Providence Extends Overnight Warming Center in Response to Extreme Cold Weather

City of Providence Extends Overnight Warming Center in Response to Extreme Cold Weather The DaVinci Center Will Remain Open as a Temporary Warming Center Saturday Night From The City of Providence, Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and…

January 31, 2025

A Political Fire at Providence Fund Raising Mecca The Ladder 133? On the Card: Senate Minority Leader Senator Jessica de la Cruz vs. Anti Trump Forces … From Everywhere?

“I’m aware of the protest and I respect their First Amendment right to do so. We live in the greatest country in the world but there are significant challenges facing our state. That’s why…

January 28, 2025

Mayor Brett Smiley & Joe Wilson, Jr.: The Report-Life at Night in the Creative Capital (Speech & Report)

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley & Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism introduced a landmark analysis of the Capital City’s “5-9” economy, before a packed house at Crib, a nightclub on North Main Street. From the Office…

January 17, 2025

The Looming Bankruptcy of Prospect Medical Coalition Reporter: Rhode Island State Senator Jake Bissaillon (D1) Joins Pat Ford in a Conversation

Freshman Senator Jake Bissaillon, no stranger to the City Halls of Providence, or the corridors of the Rhode Island State House. has taken a leadership role in the affairs of newly bankrupt Prospect Medical, whose Roger Williams Medical Center…

January 15, 2025

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces School Board Appointments! Providence City Council to Vote Tomorrow Night

In a landmark announcement, Providence Rhode Island Brett Smiley announced his recommendations for filling the 5 vacant appointments to the Providence Public Schools Board. These appointments are subject to the approval of the Providence City Council. The…