Two weeks into the new fiscal year, the Providence City Council passed the city budget for a second and final time on Monday night.

The City Council's last minute rejection of a deal to let Excel Academy lease the empty Carl Lauro Elementary School left the ...

Surprise, surprise: Helena Foulkes and House Speaker Joe Shekarchi continue to be the most prolific fundraisers in the state ...

Providence's recent tax hike has raised the question of whether the city should offload Camp Cronin in Narragansett.

Since taking office in 2022, Smiley has insisted on tackling quality of life issues in Providence, including noise levels.

Much like already existing red-light cameras- and school zone speed cameras-- Proposed noise cameras, would detect unlawful ...

All eyes are on the Providence City Council on Thursday night when a controversial lease agreement is up for a vote.

P ROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence City Councilwoman Helen Anthony shared that she will resign come September to “more fully focus” on her health. Anthony represents Ward 2, which consists of the ...

As Providence residents grapple with rapidly rising living costs, Mayor Brett Smiley’s decision to push for a tax increase above the 4 percent cap adds an unnecessary and avoidable financial ...

Mayor Brett Smiley told 12 News roads and sidewalks are some of the most sought after repairs funded in the plan.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a new order establishing a flag policy for the city. The city raised a Palestinian flag on May 16, sparking debate amongst residents.

The mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, is issuing new rules for which flags can be flown over city hall after the city council flew a Palestinian flag. Mr. Smiley, a Democrat, issued an executive ...