PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Mayor Brett Smiley signed the city's budget Tuesday. Providence City Council passed the $624 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year for the second and final time Monday. The ...

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Rhode Island mayor discusses his top priorities for the city of Newport NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Xay Khamsyvoravong, the Democratic mayor of Newport, about issues facing his city this election year.

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(WJAR) — Two of Rhode Island's largest cities have new mayors as a result of the election. Warwick Mayor Joe Solomon conceded Wednesday afternoon to his independent opponent who dominated the polls.

Bristol, R. I., has celebrated July Fourth for nearly 240 years, making it “The Most Patriotic Town in America.” Legendary Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci made the festivities not only historic ...

I'm the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. Our city is starting a guaranteed-income program to fight back against poverty — and the rest of the US should take notice.

RHODE MAP How three new mayors in Rhode Island handled their first year in office The mayors of Central Falls, Warwick, and Cranston were all sworn in just as COVID-19 vaccines were becoming ...

Local News Former Rhode Island mayor found dead in her home Officials said that they have not finalized the identity of a second body discovered in the residence.