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Mayor Brett Smiley, American Cruise Lines Announce Return to Providence with New Port of Call 

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and American Cruise Lines ("American") today announced that Providence will be a port of call for its New England itineraries, marking the return of cruise tourism to the city for the first time in four years. This exciting milestone signals a new era for Providence’s waterfront and local tourism economy and will be implemented in two phases.  Starting this May, American Cruise Lines ships will dock at a newly installed, temporary floating dock located at 25 India Street, adjacent to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal. This marks Phase I of the initiative, supported by American, which allows ships to visit while longer-term infrastructure plans are underway. 

Thursday, Apr 24 2025
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Mayor Brett Smiley’s FY26 Budget: Strengthening Financial Stability and Reassurance in Local Government

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2026 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. The proposed budget underscores Mayor Smiley’s steadfast commitment to strengthening city services and ensuring long-term growth and financial stability for Providence, despite a financially constrained year. 

Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
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Mayor Smiley Announces Applications for Mayoral Fellows 

Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the City is accepting applications for the 2025 Mayoral Fellowship Program. The competitive program offers an exciting and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn first-hand experience in the executive branch of city government. Mayoral fellows are placed in a city department based on their background, stated interests and suitability for a given office. They will work on high-impact projects designed to improve the quality-of-life for Providence neighbors. 

Friday, Apr 11 2025
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Mayor Brett Smiley Releases Providence’s Plan for Our Schools: Building a Brighter Future

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Council Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo to announce the release of Providence’s multi-pronged plan for returning the Providence Public School District (PPSD) to local control ensuring an effective integration of systems, operations and management to support a world class education for Providence students. Providence’s Plan for Our Schools marks a critical step as leaders from the City, City Council and School Board collectively prepare to transition PPSD from State intervention to local control and continue the progress of the district’s Turnaround Action Plan (TAP).

Thursday, Apr 10 2025
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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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