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- Check8 days agoChange DetectedThe City of Providence has announced new winter rates for its Community Electricity Program effective November 2024, and Mayor Brett Smiley has allocated nearly $1 million to support youth mentoring programs, while several previous announcements regarding waste reduction and emergency services have been removed.SummaryDifference100%
- Check15 days agoChange DetectedMayor Brett Smiley has proposed a $4.4 million reinvestment to support housing and community needs, alongside a new PILOT agreement that would provide $1.5 million to the city, while also announcing a comprehensive approach to waste reduction and unveiling an age-friendly action plan.SummaryDifference100%
- Check22 days agoChange DetectedRecent announcements from Mayor Smiley include community engagement meetings for the redevelopment of the former Urban League site, a new funding opportunity for nonviolence programming, and the launch of a 'Parent Permit' program for expedited building review, alongside significant police actions against illegal drug sales.SummaryDifference100%
- Check30 days agoChange DetectedThe City of Providence is conducting evacuation drills to enhance safety preparedness and has announced an $870k investment in overdose prevention, alongside a new $2.3M federal grant for continued prevention efforts.SummaryDifference100%
- Check37 days agoChange DetectedThe City of Providence is seeking public input as the Providence Public School District transitions back under city management, while Mayor Smiley and FirstWorks are inviting the community to attend the upcoming PVDFest.SummaryDifference100%
- Check44 days agoChange DetectedThe city will be closed on Labor Day, September 2, 2024, with trash collection delayed by one day, while the previous notice for Victory Day has been removed.SummaryDifference100%
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