State law only permits cities to increase taxes by 4% each year, but Providence officials – chiefly Mayor Brett Smiley – ...

Smiley is more than halfway through his term, and facing pushback from constituents over a planned tax increase.

The new policy will ‘hopefully avoid any future conflicts,’ Mayor Brett Smiley says.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and PVDFest organizers held a news conference to announce “early highlights” of this year’s ...

Festival goers should expect musical performances, a battle of the bands, a hip hop competition, more than 180 craft vendors, ...

The annual tradition brought together Jews from different synagogues and sects, and many noticed someone quite recognizable in their midst: Brett Smiley, the mayor of Providence. Politicians often ...

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley thinks he has the votes in the Rhode Island Senate to raise property taxes in the city past the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Mayor Brett Smiley on Wednesday proposed increasing property tax bills, making $9 million in cuts, and boosting fines and fees as he unveiled his proposed $624 million ...

One of the capital city’s most exciting events will be back before you know it as PVDFest will take over the streets of ...

"This September, downtown Providence will once again come alive with music, dance, food and immersive art experiences," Mayor ...