Providence ready to take back its schools. Releases plan.

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Mayor Brett Smiley Releases Providence’s Plan for Our Schools: Building a Brighter Future – Report Outlines Integration of Systems, Operations and Management for a Successful Transition to Local Management  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…

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Providence families: get ready to sign up for a summer of learning, fun. Eat, Play, Learn PVD

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD  Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, April 5 at Providence Career & Technical Academy  Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Councilman Miguel Sanchez, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Director of Recreation Stephen…

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Providence to hold pubic conversations on their Turnaround Action Plan for education

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Mayor Smiley and the City or Providence will host public conversations in September and December Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced a “robust community engagement process” to compile feedback about the status and future of the Providence Public School District (PPSD). The insights, opportunities and challenges collected through this process will help guide the City’s development…

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South Water St. will restore traffic lanes, expand parking, move bike lanes. Not till 2025, for $4M

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Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images In a statement from Providence Mayor Smiley’s office: New plan eases traffic congestion caused by Washington Bridge, addresses key concerns of cyclists, saves the City money:   Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman John Goncalves, and the Providence Department of Planning and Development today announced plans for the development of a new…

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“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”

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Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…

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