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

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, 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 ...

In a 31-5 vote, the R.I. Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow municipalities to pass ordinances that would ...

Stephen Curry has changed the game of basketball as one of the greatest shooters of all times. But his influence extends far ...

After dozens of arts, tourism, labor, and business leaders voiced their opposition to Representative Rebecca Kislak’s ticket ...

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley was inaugurated Monday afternoon at the Providence Public Library, delivering a speech focused on schools, public safety and city services while vowing to lead ...