Providence next big thing: “Great Streets” biking, walking, micromobility, traffic calming road projects

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City of Providence Announces Construction Schedule of ‘Great Streets’ Projects Several ‘Great Streets’ construction projects will break ground this fall, prioritizing safety and accessibility for all travelers In a press release received from the city of Providence: “Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, members of the Providence City Council, and the City of Providence’s Planning Department today…

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Luxury Real Estate Market Overview – Emilio DiSpirito

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By Emilio DiSpirito, Real Estate Advisor/License Partner of Engel & Völkers Rhode Island When existing in the luxury real estate industry, it is important to have a good handle on the state of the market at any given moment. That’s why we’re going to take a look at the ups, downs, and projections of the…

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First arrest made in beating of Providence driver

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Shyanne Boisvert, of North Providence, was arrested yesterday and faces charges including simple assault and disorderly conduct in the beating of a Providence driver. Boisvert, who was allegedly driving an off-road bike on Valley Street, along with a group of approximately 10 other drivers, surrounded a car with a woman in her 30s and an…

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UPDATED: Providence in crisis: Mayors of Cranston, Johnston, Pawtucket, Warwick – City Councilors – FOP speak out on lawlessness

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UPDATE: The Providence Police have arrested Shyanne Boisvert for the assault on the female driver in Providence. Boisvert was on probation for charges related to an ATV incident on Atwood Avenue in Cranston this summer, where drivers boxed in an SUV driver and a police officer was injured. Boisvert was charged with simple assault and…

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Providence City Council President Igliozzi sets Whole Council meeting to tackle Public Safety Emergency, hear Commissioner and Police Chief’s Action Plan

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Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel Council President John J. Igliozzi: “The report of a mother being ripped from her car and attacked by a mob of ATV and dirt bike riders, while her young child was in the car, is deeply disturbing, and yet another example of the completely unacceptable wave of violent crime we have…

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RI Veterans: Special report – Vietnam Veteran gets his Welcome Home – John A Cianci

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by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer,                               Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Photo, top: Marine Veterans with Victor and 1957 Willys Jeep Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home Parade One last farewell for Marine Combat Veteran Victor Forget, diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, to his home and neighbors in Woonsocket RI.  A Welcome Home he never…

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In the Arena – John Igliozzi, Providence City Council President

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”.  The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week his guest is Providence City Council president, John Igliozzi. They talk about Providence, the intricacies of the budget, crime in Providence, dangerous bike lanes and scooters, lack of safety…

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