Smiley released his five appointments to the board which, if confirmed, will join the five members elected in November.

PROVIDENCE – Facing pressure to solve the city’s cash shortage, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley wants to levy a 7% sales tax on ...

The new half-elected, half-appointed board is expected to be in power when the city gets back control of the schools. The ...

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has made his selections for the five mayor-appointed School Board seats. His nominees are ...

I am not taking the Trump administration as a joke,” said Councilor Justin Roias. “The goal is to get ahead of that and see ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has unveiled the five new appointments to the Providence School Board ...

When is the right time for the state to return Providence public schools to local control? Mayor Brett Smiley says this ...

In unveiling his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said, "The time is now" for ...

The act protects undocumented residents from federal immigration enforcement. City Councilor Justin Roias is introducing an amendment to the language in the Community-Police Relations Act. The act has ...

Patrick Brearley, 42, is facing charges of simple assault, obstructing an officer in execution of duty, and disorderly ...

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley came into office with lofty goals two years ago, but midway through his term, the city’s finances are floundering, and his way out will involve raising taxes.

After more than five years under state control, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is asking state lawmakers to force the ...