November 05, 2009

Providence mayor’s brother seeks early release

The brother of Mayor David Cicilline will ask a judge in Boston to release him early from prison.


October 29, 2009

Providence mayor promotes swine flu vaccine

Mayor David Cicilline wants parents of school children to sign consent forms so the students can immediately receive the swine flu vaccine.


October 14, 2009

Providence senior centers to get stimulus money

Providence Mayor David Cicilline announces seven senior centers will split more than $220,000.

RI lawmakers debate local funding in budget crunch

A budget crisis could force changes to the way Rhode Island funds its schools, police departments and other local services.


October 02, 2009

Carcieri supports communities sharing services

Gov. Don Carcieri supports a proposal by mayors of seven cities and towns to share municipal services.


October 01, 2009

Poll: Providence residents expect economic trouble

A Brown University poll shows Providence residents were bleak about the city’s prospects over the next five years.


September 09, 2009

Providence city solicitor quits; considers AG run

The Providence City Solicitor is quitting his job because he’s seriously considering running for Rhode Island attorney general.


September 01, 2009

Providence mayor wants indoor prostitution banned

Providence Mayor David Cicilline proposes a city ordinance banning indoor prostitution.


August 19, 2009

Abitrator blocks city’s bid to change benefits administrator

An arbitrator says switching administrators would violate labor contracts.


August 07, 2009

Original Providence deed moved to state archives

The original deed to Providence received by Roger Williams has been moved to the state archives.


August 06, 2009

Lynch: No charges in Providence bad check case

Prosecutors say they won’t bring criminal charges after finishing their investigation into two bad checks written by the brother of Providence Mayor David Cicilline.

Providence mayor signs rules to slow foreclosures

Mayor David Cicilline signs two city ordinances designed to protect tenants whose rental homes are foreclosed upon, and to banks to enter mediation before foreclosing upon homeowners.


July 31, 2009

City Council votes to approve budget

The City Council gives preliminary approval to a budget $2 million bigger than the mayor’s.


July 29, 2009

Adult clubs sign pledge not to hire minors

Adult entertainment clubs in Providence sign a pledge and agree not to hire employees under the age of 18.


July 27, 2009

Mayor’s executive order targets stripping loophole

Providence Mayor David Cicilline fights a loophole in adult entertainment regulations.

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