Mayor Brett Smiley, Governor Dan McKee, Congressman Gabe Amo, and other local leaders celebrated the completion of a $7.5 million renovation of the Davey Lopes Recreation Center in South Providence. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the transformation of the…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to talk about key topics affecting the city. He focused on preparations for the upcoming school year, addressing plans to ensure a smooth and safe return for students and staff. Smiley highlighte…
The Mayor’s office in Providence features a rotating art exhibit showcasing local artists every six months, curated by ACT in collaboration with Mayor Smiley and his team. The exhibits include various mediums such as photography, painting, and printmaking, ref…
Mayor Brett Smiley and key education and community leaders unveiled the Providence Cradle-to-Career Strategy, a comprehensive plan to support Providence students from early childhood through career entry. The initiative aims to connect early education, neighbo…
Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley signed an executive order aimed at strengthening voter protections and safeguarding election integrity ahead of the 2026 election. The order establishes a centralized legal review process for any federal requests related to ele…
Mayor Brett Smiley joined Governor Dan McKee, city officials, and community partners on July 15, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the $2.2 million Cunliff Lake Boardwalk and Dock project at Roger Williams Park in Providence. The project revitalizes a previ…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley urged the City Council to promptly approve the contract needed to launch the $1 million RENT Fund program, aimed at providing emergency rental assistance to families facing financial hardship and housing instability. The program,…
Providence Mayor Brett Paolino is taking significant steps to improve parking in downtown Providence through new property acquisitions totaling $16.5 million. Central to this initiative is the planned revitalization of the "Erector Set" parking garage on Pine…
Mayor Brett Smiley launched his first television advertisement in the Providence mayoral race, targeting his opponent, Gonzalo “Gony” Morales. The ad highlights Smiley’s record on public safety, emphasizing his achievements and plans to improve the city’s secu…
Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced progress on a public safety initiative targeting illegal ATV activity and disruptive gatherings around Roger Williams Park. Launched in mid-May by the Providence Police Neighborhood Response…
On July 1, 2026, Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced the return of Providence Public Schools to local management, marking a significant milestone for the city’s education system. The transition follows years of collaboration among students, families, educators, co…
Providence city officials, including Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Emergency Management Agency, have issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, through 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with heat index temperatures expected to exceed 110…
