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RI's cities rarely enforce sidewalk snow removal laws. The consequences can be lethal.
Woonsocket, like many Rhode Island cities, requires property owners to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow, but rarely ...
Arrest of Providence City Council chief of staff divides members. Here's what they are saying.
Some on the Council voiced support for Rose using their vacation time to make their voice heard. Others said it interfered ...
Providence residents react to mayor's proposed tax hikes
Providence taxpayers are now readying for a tax hike, as Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled the city's latest budget proposal yesterday.
Providence residents face tax hike in Mayor Smiley's $624M budget proposal
Most Providence taxpayers should plan on their bills going up. The $624 million budget proposal unveiled Wednesday by Mayor ...
Providence wants its schools back under local control. Here's the city's transition plan.
PROVIDENCE — The city of Providence wants local control of its schools back and on Thursday, Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a ...
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Arrest of Providence City Council chief of staff divides members. Here's what they are saying.
The latest arrest came at an important time for the city, which is dealing with a proposed tax hike to cover a budget shortfall. PROVIDENCE – The chief of staff for the Providence City Council ...