Category : Culture

Later PVD FanZone hours; City cooling centers, water parks and swimming pools open to the public   ROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department are urging Providence community members to exercise caution during the expected period of dangerous and potentially historic heat and humidity. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 10AM Wednesday morning through 8PM Saturday evening, with potential heat index temperatures of over 110 degrees expected in […]Read More

City partners with Providence Children’s Museum, Roger Williams Parks Zoo and local institutions to help residents and visitors stay safe during historic heat wave PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Executive Director of Providence Children’s Museum, Caroline Payson today announced expanded cooling activities and spaces across Providence ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, as extreme heat is expected to impact Providence. City departments, community partners local organizations and businesses are […]Read More

With joy, gratitude, & pride, RIers get set to celebrate nation’s independence and 250th birthday with patriotic festivities   PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, in honor of America’s semiquincentennial on July 4, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement:   “Happy 4th of July and happy 250th anniversary, America!   “In the summer of 1776, over […]Read More