Providence Planning & Economic Development

05/01/2026

Join us on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 PM to learn about the proposed improvements to Cathedral Square. This project update presentation is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, offer ideas, and make your voice heard.

📍Joseph A Doorley Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street, Providence RI

02/25/2026

Crews are working around the clock to get every street in Providence cleared. This recovery period will look much different than what most folks are used to because of the historic volume of snow this blizzard brought to Providence. Please know you will not be left behind. Our crews are working in every neighborhood to get at least one lane cleared as soon as possible. Crews will return to widen those streets once they've covered the entire city.

02/25/2026

02/23/2026

02/06/2026

A citywide parking ban will be in effect tonight from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow crews to clear snow.

Mattress Depot will be closed tomorrow.

Please limit time outdoors and take precautions during the extreme cold.

For more information, visit: pvd311.com/parkingbanfeb6

01/14/2026

I’m proud to announce that, in partnership with General Treasurer James Diossa, Ocean State 2026, Providence City Council, WeGotSoccer and PUMA, we’ll be activating the Waterplace Park Pavilion as PUMA’s House of Portugal during Rhode Island’s Summer of Soccer, May–August 2026.

This temporary activation will celebrate Providence’s deep Portuguese heritage, welcome global soccer fans visiting New England for the FIFA World Cup and bring new energy to our downtown, all at no cost to the City.

More info here: https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-brett-smiley-announces-mou-for-house-of-portugal-activation-at-waterplace-park/

01/14/2026

Mayor Brett P. Smiley, City Council President Rachel Miller, Rhode Island Commerce, and Brown University today announced that recovery grants will be provided to three local merchant associations impacted by the recent shooting at Brown University. Each City of Providence grant of $15,000 will be ma...

01/08/2026

⛸💫This weekend, glide over to the Providence Rinkubator pop up at the Biltmore Park Kiosk next door to the Providence Rink to grab a bite, a drink, or a little gift for yourself from one of our incredible local businesses! Full schedule: https://tinyurl.com/PVDRinkCalendar

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Cookie Chow - 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Symposium - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Cookie Chow- 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Studio SDK- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

01/05/2026

Looking for a mid-week treat? Glide on over to the Providence Rinkubator at the Biltmore Park Kiosk next door to the Providence Rink to grab a bite, a drink, or a little something for yourself from one of our incredible local businesses! Full schedule: https://tinyurl.com/PVDRinkCalendar

❄️Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Medieval Bazaar- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

❄️Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Studio SDK- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

❄️Thursday, January 8, 2026
Melissa Guillet- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Medieval Bazaar- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

01/02/2026

⛸💫This weekend, glide on over to the Providence Rinkubator pop up at the Biltmore Park Kiosk next door to the Providence Rink to grab a bite, a drink, or a little gift for yourself from one of our incredible local businesses!

❄Friday, January 2
La Concherita Food Truck: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cultro: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rose Mart: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Yumi Bar: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

❄Saturday, January 3
Bowie's Donuts: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kroffle Kreations: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Symposium: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

❄Sunday, January 4
Studio SDK: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM