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Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce First Performers for PVDFest 2026
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Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce First Performers for PVDFest

LPR News June 24, 2026

Big Freedia to Headline Providence’s Signature Arts Festival PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman Juan Pichardo, and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced the first performers for PVDFest 2026, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture and community. This year’s festival will […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Waterparks, Pools and Enrichment Opportunities for Summer 2026
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Waterparks,

LPR News June 23, 2026

Providence Waterparks and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins   Providence, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence City Council President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Chief of Family & Community Engagement Carino Pinto, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreations Sean Holley and DoorDash Public Engagement Manager Daniela Michanie to announce that Summer Meal Sites in Providence will begin to open for the season on June 29 and continue through the […]Read More

Providence Fire Department to Celebrate Graduation of 17 New Firefighters from 58th Training Academy
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Providence Fire Department to Celebrate Graduation of 17 New Firefighters

LPR News June 22, 2026

The Providence Fire Department, joined by Mayor Brett Smiley, will hold its 58th Entry-Level Training Academy Graduation Ceremony this morning at 9:30 a.m. at Bishop McVinney Auditorium. Seventeen recruits are expected to graduate after successfully completing the department’s entry-level training program. Mayor Brett Smiley and Fire Chief Derek Silva will join department members, graduates, and their families to recognize the accomplishments […]Read More

Honoring Juneteenth in Pawtucket
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Honoring Juneteenth in Pawtucket

LPR News June 19, 2026

Dear neighbor, Today, as we observe Juneteenth, we join communities across our nation in commemorating a pivotal moment in American history. Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reflection. It reminds us of the enduring pursuit of freedom, equality, and opportunity, while encouraging us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and achievements of Black Americans throughout […]Read More

Councilors Pass City Budget, Advance Juvenile Reform Ordinance
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Councilors Pass City Budget, Advance Juvenile Reform Ordinance

LPR News June 18, 2026

Providence, RI – At tonight’s city council meeting, councilors passed the City’s $636 million budget for fiscal year 2027.   Under the leadership of Chair Miguel Sanchez, the Special Committee on Ways and Means hosted two public hearings and met with every city department to review the proposed budget. After thoughtful vetting, councilors negotiated essential […]Read More

Governor McKee and First Lady Highlight Litter-Free Rhode Island Spring Microgrant Recipients
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Governor McKee and First Lady Highlight Litter-Free Rhode Island Spring

LPR News June 15, 2026

Program awarded more than $38k to community groups PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Director Terry Gray, and the Litter-Free Rhode Island (LFRI) program announced that it distributed more than $38,000 in microgrant and grant awards through the program’s Spring 2026 Microgrant program. […]Read More

$1 Million Investment In Central Falls’ SMART® Clinics To Expand Healthcare Access And Offer First In-School Dental Care
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$1 Million Investment In Central Falls’ SMART® Clinics To Expand

LPR News May 20, 2026

At Ella Risk Elementary School in Central Falls, Dr. Emily Thomas, SMART® Clinic Founder Melanie Ginn, POC Managing Trustee John Tarantino, POC Founder Barbara Papitto, Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, and Central Falls Deputy School Superintendent Ann Lynch. For families across Rhode Island, a trip to the doctor, dentist, or counselor has too often meant time off […]Read More

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