Long-awaited PVDFest returns to the city this weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The long-awaited PVDFest returns to the city this weekend. The free outdoor arts festival will look different this year with a new date and location, but the city of…
Search Results for: Brett Smiley
Providence kicks off signature arts festival
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest is this weekend -- and Mayor Brett Smiley is preparing to kick off the signature arts festival. PVDFest runs for three days, starting on Sept. 8. In the…
Private colleges in Providence come to new financial agreement with city
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday a new agreement between the city of Providence and four private higher education institutions. Smiley said the new agreement pertains to…
Providence police release bodycam footage of incident involving alleged 'excessive force'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department released body camera footage from an arrest that was alleged by the Rhode Island ACLU and BLM Rhode Island PAC to include officers using "excessive…
Kennedy Plaza commuters call for more police after drug bust
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a major, undercover drug bust in Kennedy Plaza was outlined by police Thursday, commuters hope this is the first of many improvements downtown. Mayor Brett Smiley…
PVDFest releases interactive map and schedule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest released an interactive map alongside the event's full schedule of performers and vendors. The map and schedule for the event that takes place from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 at 195 District Park can be…
Police arrest 19, seek to arrest 6 more in undercover investigation at Kennedy Plaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police named 25 suspects after an undercover investigation into illegal drug sales at Kennedy Plaza. Police and Mayor Brett Smiley provided an update Thursday on a…
Arrests made in connection to illegal drug sales at Kennedy Plaza, police say
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department said an undercover operation led to multiple arrests in connection to illegal drug sales being made in Kennedy Plaza. According to police, the investigation was conducted over the past several months. Over…
Bally's celebrates grand opening of new Event Lawn
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders cut the ribbon at the new Bally's Event Lawn in Providence on Wednesday. Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Mayor Brett Smiley, and Bally's representatives were in attendance at the opening ceremony.…
Providence City Hall evacuated after 'specific' threat made
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police have blocked off several streets near city hall after a threat was made Tuesday afternoon. According to Mayor Brett Smiley's Press Secretary Josh Estrella, the office was made aware of a threat specific to…
Homeless encampment in Providence cleared amid protest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A homeless encampment on Charles Street in Providence was cleared on Monday. Protestors gathered near the site as those living at the encampment were asked…
Providence homeless encampment to be vacated Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence will order a homeless encampment located on Charles Street to be vacated Monday. Mayor Brett Smiley said that the city has "expressed our concern" for several months over the safety of individuals…
Providence police look to recruit for its 72nd police academy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police are looking to recruit new officers for its 72nd police academy -- which was included in Mayor Brett Smiley's fiscal year 2024 budget. "I am excited to be taking this next step in improving…
Providence fatal stabbing suspect appears in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In front of the victim's family, the Sterling Avenue fatal stabbing suspect appeared in front of a district court judge. Yomar Espada, 27, is charged with William Sarmiento's…
Downtown businesses can now have block parties on 1st day of PVDFest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A month after Mayor Brett Smiley said he was considering a change to PVDFest, he now says that businesses in downtown can have a block party on the first day of the festival. Businesses can now…
Traffic changes come to Allens Avenue as work begins to repair Providence Hurricane Barrier
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Traffic changes are coming to Allens Avenue Monday as work begins to repair the Providence Hurricane Barrier. Earlier this month, Mayor Brett Smiley said he was investing $1.5 million to replace the underground hydraulics of the…
McKee to terminate contract with Scout for Cranston Street Armory development
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly a year after partnering with Scout, Governor Dan McKee and the state of Rhode Island are terminating their contract with the Philadelphia-based company that planned to…
Heavy rain causes flooding in Southern New England
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain over Southern New England caused flooding throughout the area on Friday. Cars in Fall River had to drive through the parking lot of a shopping plaza…
Board of Licenses orders Providence club to close after locking patrons inside
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Board of Licenses is forcing Legacy Lounge to close its doors for good after patrons were locked inside afterhours. Chairman of the board, Dylan Conley, confirmed…
Providence childcare facilities affected by COVID awarded over $1M
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley awarded grants to childcare facilities in Providence hit with ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday. Smiley announced the Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program grantees at the Beautiful Beginnings Care Center on Elmwood…
Eviction hearing for Skyline over lease agreement violation to begin
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An eviction hearing for Skyline at Waterplace LLC is scheduled for Monday. In April, the city of Providence filed a lawsuit against Skyline, claiming it violated its lease agreement. Skyline was accused of failing to maintain…
Providence arts, cultural organizations awarded $200K
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The arts and cultural organizations in Providence are getting $200,000 to help them recover from the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Brett Smiley said Wednesday several organizations, including WaterFire Providence, Trinity Repertory Company, the…
1 dead, others hurt in separate Fourth of July shootings in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police were stretched between three violent incidents on the night of the Fourth of July. Police told ABC 6 News they are investigating a homicide at…
Providence keeps residents cool during summer with reopening of splash pads, pools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Summer is here, and Providence is making sure residents stay cool during the heat. Mayor Brett Smiley said Wednesday that splash pads have now officially reopened, and pools will open on July 3. They will, however,…
