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Cranston Bridge Needs “Emergency Attention,” Claims Mayor Hopkins

Sunday, March 24, 2024 GoLocalProv News Team View Larger + Mayor Kenneth Hopkins PHOTO: File, City of Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced on Sunday that the City of Cranston “will be taking prompt action on one local Cranston bridge that has been part of a structural review organized by his administration.” “In January, I […]

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Steven Sinapi Dies at 70, Known as ‘Mayor of Cranston’

Saturday, February 03, 2024 Nardolillo Funeral Home View Larger + Steven Sinapi, 70, of Providence, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Steven was the loving husband of Carol (Wayner) Sinapi for 28 years. Steven grew up in the Knightsville section of Cranston, and is predeceased by […]

City Council

Newport City Council will host a workshop on capital improvement program, potential staffing reorganization | #citycouncil

Newport City Council will host a workshop on Wednesday, January 31. The workshop will be held regarding “Capital Improvement Program and Potential Staffing Reorganization,” according to a notice of the City Council Workshop shared by the City of Newport on January 26. What’sUpNewp has reached out to Newport Mayor Xay for more background on the […]

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East Providence mayor looks to dispel rumors about Washington Bridge

East Providence mayor looks to dispel rumors about Washington Bridge | WJARPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:03:36 GMT (1705932216120) 19eea99bbb4f7d90521f9904d62df1d502d2a5b7 8d110d3d21a6ad02355b23061e4ddf5f15ece284 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Click Here For This Articles Original Source.

Alabama

Alabama ruling could help Democrats in multiple states | #elections | #alabama

The Supreme Court’s ruling that Alabama’s congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act could lead to new Democratic-leaning districts in several states and influence the battle for control of the House next year. The ruling said Alabama had to create another district where Black voters could influence the election, but there is similar pending litigation […]

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Central Falls mayor discusses standardized test results, policing on ’10 News Conference’

Central Falls mayor discusses standardized test results, policing on ’10 News Conference’ | WJARPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:16:04 GMT (1697843764871) 9a17943f9e43c187ae13fd596318f7d8d793e352 6ed0ac487e4407a0778c05e3a229dc536594d3f1 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Click Here For This Articles Original Source.

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“I Am Buoyant,” Responds Mayor Hopkins to GoLocal Editorial

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Mayor Ken Hopkins GoLocal Prov published an editorial about Mayor Kenneth Hopkins’ handling of the Budlong pool issue. The following is his response: Dear Editor: I read with interest your concerns for my swimming ability and political well-being on issues surrounding the modern new Budlong Pool that I am delivering […]

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Protesters Target Mayor Smiley Over Police Raids on Homeless Encampments

Tuesday, October 03, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team View Larger + Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez PHOTO: GoLocal A coalition of groups announced they will gather at Providence City Hall on Wednesday to demand that Mayor Brett Smiley end the police raids of homeless encampments until those living in them […]

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Mayor Smiley Says School Leadership Should Have Done “Due Diligence” in Awarding $70M Contract

Friday, August 11, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team View Larger + Providence Mayor Brett Smiley PHOTO: GoLocal Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is raising concerns about the selection of ABM as the new facilities maintenance vendor for the Providence Schools — a contract worth more than $70 million. A GoLocal investigation has unveiled that ABM has […]

City Council

Wistow Files Motion in Providence City Council Action Against Buff Chace’s Tax Deal | #citycouncil

Wednesday, August 09, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team View Larger + L-R Arnold “Buff” Chace and attorney Max Wistow The litigation is beginning to heat up in the Providence City Council’s effort to undo the special tax deal given to downtown developer Arnold “Buff” Chace. The city’s internal auditor estimates that the city could recover […]