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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Providence’s General Obligation Bond Rating to A+

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the City’s outstanding General Obligation (GO) Bonds credit rating to A+ from A and assigned a “stable outlook.” This rating upgrade resulted from an annual review of the City’s financial profile by the rating agency.

Friday, Nov 1 2024

City of Providence Secures $6.5 Million Federal Grant for Lead Poisoning Prevention

PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced today that the City of Providence has been awarded a $6.5 million federal Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program grant to support the City’s ongoing commitment to the health and safety of residents, especially vulnerable children. The grant will fund comprehensive lead hazard reduction initiatives in older homes throughout the city, which are disproportionally affected by lead-based paint, a leading cause of childhood lead poisoning. Providence, with an outsized stock of aging homes, faces unique challenges in combatting this serious health issue.

Friday, Oct 25 2024

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

PROVIDENCE, RI – In observance of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Housing and Human Services Director Emily Freedman today announced safe opportunities for the disposal of expired or unused medication, which will occur on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10AM to 2PM at select locations throughout the City of Providence.

Monday, Oct 21 2024

Mayor Brett Smiley, The Avenue Concept Announce Major New Public Art Program

Mayor Brett P. Smiley, The Avenue Concept (TAC), Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today announced The Ripples Project, an ambitious public art initiative that will transform the city’s landscape in the upcoming year. The new project will bring a landmark number of new public art installations to the City of Providence, including a series of large-scale murals and creatively designed utility boxes throughout the city. The initiative supports the Smiley Administration’s ongoing efforts to beautify Providence and support artists with new creative outlets and economic opportunities.

Friday, Oct 18 2024

Comprehensive Plan

Through our once-a-decade update of the Providence Comprehensive Plan, we are convening the diverse perspectives of our neighbors, local businesses and community members to create policies and practices that reflect our community's vision for the future of Providence.

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