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Mayor Brett Smiley, law enforcement partners announce death of suspect in Brown University mass shooting

Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, the Providence Police Department, the Rhode Island State Police, the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island are today announcing the death of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the individual responsible for the murders of two students during a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Thursday, Dec 18 2025
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Providence Department of Inspection and Standards to Relocate on Friday 

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today that the Department of Inspection and Standards (DIS) will relocate to its new office at 780 Allens Avenue on Friday, December 12. The Department of Public Works is located next door, giving residents, contractors and businesses a single destination for the City’s full range of permitting services. Curbside parking is available for customers.  To complete the move, DIS will close at 12:30 PM on Friday, December 12 for the remainder of the afternoon. During the Department’s Friday afternoon closure, the public may contact the City’s 311 service or call 401-680-5420 for immediate assistance. DIS will be fully open and operational at its new location on Monday, December 15. Phone numbers for all staff and service lines will remain the same. 

Thursday, Dec 11 2025
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Mayor Brett Smiley Signs WaterFire Lease Agreement

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Council President Rachel Miller, WaterFire Board Chair Kate Bramson and WaterFire Board Secretary Kristen Adamo to sign the long-term lease agreement between the City of Providence and WaterFire Providence for the WaterFire Arts Center, ensuring the facility’s long-term future as a cultural and community asset in Providence. The agreement formalizes the City’s ongoing support for WaterFire Providence and allows the organization to continue programs, events and community initiatives that serve neighbors, artists and visitors.

Wednesday, Dec 10 2025
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Mayor Brett Smiley Invites the Public to Tree Lighting, PVD Holiday Fest

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, and the Providence Tourism Council (PTC) invite neighbors and visitors to experience a festive, fun-filled weekend in Providence as celebrations bring light, culture, and community to the season. PVD Holiday Fest, which includes Saturday’s City Hall Tree Lighting, runs from now through December 7, with dozens of events spanning Downtown Providence and Federal Hill.  

Friday, Dec 5 2025
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