Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 on Friday to discuss the effects of the World Cup on the city. During the interview, he highlighted how the event has influenced local businesses, tourism, and community engagement. The mayor noted an incr…
During the recent Rhode Island Pride parade, a controversial float depicted violent imagery targeting Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. Photos shared on social media showed a representation of Mayor Smiley hanging in front of a bloody steamroller, with the rear o…
Mayor Brett Smiley announced the reopening of Providence’s summer meal sites, waterparks, pools, and enrichment programs starting June 29, 2026. The initiative offers free, healthy meals to all youth 18 and under at 32 parks and community libraries across the…
On June 22, 2026, Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley signed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, emphasizing that essential city services will be maintained and expanded without raising taxes. The budget allocates increased funding for community centers, emergency housi…
Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism have announced the return of the annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at India Point Park. The free event begins at 7 PM and w…
On June 15, 2026, Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced that the city filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against major fire truck manufacturers Oshkosh and Terex, along with the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association trade group. The lawsuit accuses the…
On June 10, 2026, Mayor Brett Smiley officially opened a new kiosk at Biltmore Park and unveiled upgraded amenities at Waterplace Park in downtown Providence. The kiosk, operating daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., will serve as a visitor center offering information…
The City of Providence has filed an enforcement action against Audubon Capital Partners, LLC for illegal use of algorithmic pricing software to coordinate and inflate rental prices. Providence banned such algorithmic rent-setting last year to prevent price-fix…
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, alongside City Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo and city officials, inaugurated the Providence Business Center at 444 Westminster Street. This new one-stop center aims to assist local businesses by consolidating city servic…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has officially launched his campaign for reelection, aiming to secure a second term leading the city. Smiley, who has served as mayor since 2022, is focusing his campaign on continuing the progress made during his first term. Whil…
Providence city councilors met with Mayor Brett Smiley's administration for over an hour on Thursday to review the mayor’s proposed $635 million budget plan. The session provided council members with a detailed overview of the budget, outlining key allocations…
Mayor Brett Smiley vetoed the City Council's rent control ordinance, marking his second veto during his first term. In a letter sent to the council on Friday morning, Smiley cited various "policy concerns" as the reason for withholding his approval. The mayor…
