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.











