The Providence Teachers Union president says the mayor's plan was vague and lacked authentic input from teachers.

The man, who had a interview for his green card scheduled the day ICE detained him, was brought to Rhode Island Hospital, ...

As Providence Mayor Brett Smiley testified on a bill that would allow his tax increase in his new budget proposal, some residents came out to oppose.

A hearing on a bill that would allow Providence to exceed the state-mandated tax levy cap of 4% for one year led to a tense ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced plans to raise property taxes as part of his budget proposal. But, part of his strategy for closing the city’s budget shortfall ...

A new documentary exploring the darker side of quarterback Brett Favre's career and controversies will hit Netflix later this spring. "The Fall of Favre" is the next installment in the streaming ...

At a Thursday press conference, Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside city and school leaders, announced his plan for returning the Providence Public School District to local control. The district has been ...

The man responsible for taking on these challenges is Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. He emphasized a so-called back to basics approach when he won election in 2022. But what can Providence do if ...

PROVIDENCE — The city of Providence wants local control of its schools back and on Thursday, Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a plan he hopes will help achieve a smooth transition away from state ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Brett Smiley released a nearly 60 page plan outlining how control of Providence Public Schools will return to the city. The main objectives of the plan include ...

EXCLUSIVE: Rickey Smiley, anchor and host of the #1 nationally syndicated urban radio show in America, has taken back to the stage for Fool-ish, his first comedy special in over a decade ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will announce the city’s plan Thursday to transition Providence Public Schools back to the city’s control, according to a statement ...