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Mayor Brett Smiley Signs FY2027 Budget
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Mayor Brett Smiley Signs FY2027 Budget

LPR News June 22, 2026

Providence to Maintain and Build on City Services Without Raising Taxes PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Council President Rachel Miller and City leaders at Mount Hope Community Center to officially sign the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget maintains essential city services that neighbors depend on without raising taxes, while making critical investments in emergency housing relief, public safety, infrastructure, public libraries, cultural programming, climate resiliency and other priorities that support neighborhoods across Providence. The signing […]Read More

Vic Mellor Won’t Seek RIGOP Convention Endorsement: “Rhode Island Last Isn’t a Slogan, It’s the Data”
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Vic Mellor Won’t Seek RIGOP Convention Endorsement: “Rhode Island Last

LPR News June 22, 2026

The Marine veteran credits new state party chairman Allyn Meyers for beginning to move the RIGOP toward America First, but says the hurdles are too big to make a difference this cycle, and Rhode Islanders can’t wait. “Our people have the Gaspee spirit. Their leadership has been anything but.” WARWICK, R.I. — Vic Mellor, Republican […]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

Mayor Grebien To Announce Major Tidewater Phase 1B Infrastructure Investments & New Housing
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Mayor Grebien To Announce Major Tidewater Phase 1B Infrastructure Investments

LPR News June 22, 2026

On Monday, June 22nd at 9:30 AM, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien will join with Governor Dan McKee and development partners to announce $30 million in infrastructure investments to help realize the full potential of Tidewater Phase 1B, including a new pedestrian bridge, park spaces, stormwater work, and new housing in the Tidewater district. This will […]Read More

Pawtucket’s First Two Watch Parties Celebrated Our Community!
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Pawtucket’s First Two Watch Parties Celebrated Our Community!

LPR News June 19, 2026

The City of Pawtucket’s Summer of Celebration is off to an exciting start, with hundreds of residents and visitors gathering for our first two international soccer tournament Watch Parties. Fans gathered to support Team USA in its opening match against Paraguay, and later returned to cheer for Cape Verde versus Spain. The Watch Parties highlighted […]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

Twenty-Nine Alleged Members and Associates of the East Side and Allied Gangs Criminal Enterprise Charged in Federal Racketeering Conspiracy
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Twenty-Nine Alleged Members and Associates of the East Side and

LPR News June 18, 2026

Investigation alleges over a decade-long pattern of violence, drug trafficking, robbery, firearms offenses, fraud schemes, and other criminal conduct PROVIDENCE, R.I. – First Assistant United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda and Thomas A. Greco, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Boston Field Division, in partnership with Colonel Oscar […]Read More

Amo to Commemorate Juneteenth Across Rhode Island and Mark Progress in America’s 250th Year
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Amo to Commemorate Juneteenth Across Rhode Island and Mark Progress

LPR News June 18, 2026

Providence, RI– To commemorate Juneteenth, celebrate the contributions of Black Rhode Islanders and reflect on the ongoing work of freedom, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) will participate in observances across the First Congressional District. Juneteenth, a federal holiday established by President Joe Biden, marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved […]Read More

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