PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As part of National Summer Learning Week, Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez are touring several summer learning programs Wednesday. Four programs that are part of the city's "EAT, PLAY, LEARN…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is getting repaired. Smiley said he's investing $1.5 million to replace the underground hydraulics of the sewer gates at the intersection of Allens Avenue and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I, (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley awarded $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support local artists who continue to suffer from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Smiley, alongside Director of Art, Culture, and Tourism Joe Wilson…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After 11 meetings, over 20 hours of testimony, and two public hearings, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed the fiscal year 2024 budget Monday. "I am proud of this final budget that will help us prepare for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Earlier this week, Mayor Brett Smiley said PVDFest would be different this year. Now, he's considering a change -- allowing bars and restaurants to extend their businesses outside during that weekend. "We are trying to find…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley on Wednesday announced the changes made to Providence's signature arts festival. The announcement came days after Smiley said PVDFest will be a lot different.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Pride is this weekend and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday it will be "all hands on deck" for Providence police. "Rhode Island Pride is one of the top prides in the country, actually,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council met to discuss their amendments to Mayor Brett Smiley's first budget proposal on Thursday evening. Smiley submitted his first proposal on April 25. It…
PROVIDENCE , R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced Paul Winspeare as the new chief human resources officer for Providence today. "We are building a team that will help make Providence the best-run city in the nation," Smiley said. "Winspeare’s…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the Cranston Street Armory closing in a few weeks, protesters will be outside Mayor Brett Smiley's office Friday, demanding that he "do more to shelter" those who will displaced. Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor said the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley invited Providence students and their families to sign up for summer programs at the Summer Opportunities Fair this weekend. Smiley was joined by Superintendent Javier Montañez at the Providence Career and Technical Academy…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley delivered his first budget proposal since taking office, including tax increases for homeowners. The mayor defended the increases because he said the city…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will disclose his 2024 budget proposal on Tuesday night. He said his plan sets the city on a strong financial path and that he's always looking to improve city services and the local…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sen. Jack Reed and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will visit projects funded by Community Development Block Grants and HOME investment programs Monday to kick off National Community Development Week. Beginning at 1 p.m., Reed and Smiley…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled Wednesday a new "community response team" to address illegal ATV riding. Smiley said undercover work and video technology will combat storage, operation, and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- El alcalde de Providence, Brett Smiley, y la policía de Providence anunciaron un nuevo Equipo de Respuesta Comunitaria para combatir el problema de los motos todo terreno ilegal. "El problema es que esta situación se ha…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced Wednesday that additional police officers will be patrolling Kennedy Plaza in an effort to keep downtown safer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA's CEO, said that in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced the search process for the 38th Providence police chief. "We are looking for the right individual to lead our…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNLE) -- Brett Smiley took the oath of office Monday to serve as the 39th mayor of Providence. Smiley is replacing Mayor Jorge Elorza, who was not able to run for re-election due to term limits. "It is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A changing of the guard is taking place in Providence Monday. Mayor-Elect Brett Smiley will be sworn into office Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Providence Public Library. Smiley is taking over for mayor Jorge…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley prepares to take over from Mayor Jorge Elorza, he announced Tuesday that Police Chief Hugh Clements and Commissioner Steven Paré will be leaving Providence Public Safety. "Our city has come a long…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, alongside former Mayors Angel Tavares, and Joseph Paolino, offered education policy suggestions on Monday for Mayor-elect Brett Smiley to think about once his term starts. There were four main recommendations from the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley said the city's housing problem turned into a housing crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. Like the other two candidates for mayor, Gonzalo Cuervo and Nirva LaFortune, Smiley said building more is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- There's another candidate for mayor in Providence. Brett Smiley kicked off his campaign Monday afternoon, holding an event at CIC Providence, a co-working space. Previously, Smiley served as Gov. Gina Raimondo's chief of staff, as well…
