City Encourages Businesses to Apply for Alternative Use of Parking Spaces May 22, 2018 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced that beginning today Friday, May 22, the City will offer free, two-hour parking in designated commercial districts through July 31st. Businesses can also apply to repurpose parking spaces adjacent to their business as take-out spaces […]
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New tax sale date to be announced at a later time May 13, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of Providence will reschedule its tax sale previously scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 10 AM for a later date given the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency in Rhode Island. In a change from past practice, […]
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Outdoor Dining to Resume May 18, Applications Accepted for Additional Expansions May 12, 2020 Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced the opening of registration for outdoor dining, aligned with the latest guidance from the Governor allowing for limited operations beginning May 18. As the State continues to implement Phase I guidelines, local businesses are […]
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Golf Courses Open, Masks Required in Public Spaces May 8, 2020 Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced updates to his latest executive order which will open local golf courses under additional restrictions, effective Saturday, May 9. Through this executive order, golf courses may open subject to submission and approval of a safety plan to the […]
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Hours of Operation Extended at Existing Locations Serving Frontline Communities May 7, 2020 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Jorge O. Elorza in partnership with Rhode Island Free Clinic will launch a drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 test site at 647 Broad Street, adjacent to the Free Clinic located at 655 Broad Street. In an effort to build a […]
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Parks Open, Residents Urged to Continue Following Social Distancing Practices May 6, 2020 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced an executive order effective Saturday, May 9th that aligns current City guidance with the latest State guidance on mitigating the spread of COVID-19, extends some existing provisions and expands greenspace access for local […]
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Budget Maintains Investments in Neighbors and Neighborhoods April 29, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza proposed a $506,843,316 municipal budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) for the City of Providence that builds off of recent supports while proposing streamlined investments in the health and safety of the community amid the continued local response […]
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Residents Encouraged to Participate from a Social Distance and Virtually April 22, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced that the City of Providence will host a Citywide Good Night Lights to thank the frontline healthcare workers that have continued to fight against the spread of COVID-19 while recognizing patients hospitalized by the virus and wish the […]
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Donations from Chobani, LLC & Edesia Added to Free Youth Grab & Go Meals, Brown University Supports to Supplement Meals for Residents in Need April 9, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI—Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Healthy Communities Office Director Ellen Cynar, President of Chobani Peter McGuinness and Edesia Founder and CEO Navyn Salem today announced the donation of over 24,000 units […]
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Providence Public Parks, Green Spaces, Dog Parks, Sports Fields and Courts, and Off-Road Trails Closed until May 1st Tuesday, April 7, 2020 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced updates regarding Providence’s COVID-19 response and the closure of all Providence public parks, green spaces, dog parks, sports fields and courts, and off-road trails. After […]
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