Mayor Brett Smiley

Starting June 29, 2026, FREE community meals will be available for all Providence youth ages 18 and under at 30 locations across the city! No identification is required - just show up and enjoy a healthy meal. For more information on locations, check out: epl.providenceri.gov/community-meal…

It was an honor to celebrate the opening of Ocean State Labs this morning, a new, state-of-the-art laboratory and office space that will accelerate Rhode Island's growing contributions to the life sciences sector. This grand opening marks a significant investment in innovation, opportunity and the future of health and life sciences right here in our Capital city.

As our cart deliveries begin winding down, we wanted to share what you can do if you still haven't received your carts and how to ensure you get them! ➡️ 📍providenceri.gov/carts

Providence is facing a serious affordability challenge, driven by a shortage of homes that makes it harder for families to rent or buy. Last year, our city led the state in residential building permits, a clear sign of our determination to tackle this crisis head-on. We're investing in building more affordable homes across every neighborhood so that every resident has access to a safe, stable place to call home. Sources: housing.ri.gov/sites/g/files/… housing.ri.gov/sites/g/files/…

Wrapping up our clean energy highlights, we are featuring our newly announced Green Revolving Fund! ♻️🌆 This proposed fund is part of a vital strategy to achieving our lead by example goals and keeping the City’s energy consumption on an affordable, cleaner path. Visit providenceri.gov/sustainability… for more details!

Another Friday, another cart delivery map update! 🗓️ We're still ahead of schedule, but if you haven't received your new carts yet, check out your new delivery date range below or at providenceri.gov/public-works/t… ! If you're scheduled for an upcoming delivery, place all of your carts at the curb the night before your delivery/removal day and leave them there until at least 6 p.m. on your delivery/removal day! ♻️ ------------------------------------------------------- ¡Otro viernes, otra actualización del mapa de entrega de carritos! 🗓️Si aún no ha recibido sus nuevos contenedores, por favor revise el rango de fechas estimado para su entrega en providenceri.gov/public-works/t… Además, para garantizar que la entrega o la retirada de sus contenedores se realice de manera eficiente, coloque todos sus contenedores en la acera la noche anterior en las fechas indicada en el cronograma, y déjelos allí hasta al menos las 6:00 p.m. en el del día de la entrega o la retirada. ♻️

Congratulations to Providence Rep. Blazejewski, Rhode Island’s next speaker of the house! And a special congratulations to Rep Kazarian, the first woman in Rhode Island history to serve as majority leader.

ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal recently ranked Providence among the top places in the country for college graduates to land a job. Outranking both Boston and Hartford in the Northeast, Providence came in at #15 nationwide and #1 in New England. We're proud to be a city where students not only attend incredible schools, but also choose to put down roots and become part of our community after graduation. To learn more, check out: 🔗golocalprov.com/business/repor… 🔗wsj.com/lifestyle/care…

Today, our Economic Development team hit the streets in South Providence to connect with local small business owners and celebrate Small Business Month and #FoundInPVD. We’re proud to have so many incredible local businesses right here in Providence!

Today, we're shining a light on solar! ☀️ On-site solar for our municipal buildings is a key element of our Decarbonization Roadmap and an essential step in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions! 🏙️ Check out below for our upcoming solar installations over the coming year and learn more about our decarbonization efforts at providenceri.gov/sustainability…

The City of Providence has filed an enforcement action against Audubon Capital Partners, LLC alleging unlawful engagement in rent price coordination via algorithmic device setting. Algorithmic pricing software is used to analyze public and private market trends and occupancy rates in a given area and was banned in Providence last year to prevent price-fixing patterns that drive up rental prices.   To learn more, check out: providenceri.gov/city-of-provid…

Continuing to celebrate Rhode Island Clean Energy Week, it's time to highlight a foundational step forward in our City's sustainability initiatives! 🏢🌎 In March 2024, Mayor Smiley signed into law the Energy Efficiency and Carbon Neutral Goals for Municipal Buildings Ordinance. With a focus on efficiency, electrification and the procurement of green power, the City will systematically decarbonize its building stock and gives the City the ability to plan towards carbon neutrality by 2040 for all municipal buildings! Read more about our clean energy and decarbonization work at providenceri.gov/sustainability…

Take a look back at our Family Game Night! If you attended, what was your favorite game or puzzle? Leave your answer in the comments below! Thank you again to all attendees, volunteers, and partners: Pleasant View Elementary School, @CityYearRI, Always Learning RI, @RIDeptEd, @GovDanMcKee, @PVDMayor, @pvdschools, and @theJRMF.

We’re making it easier to do business in Providence. This month, we opened the Providence Business Center, a new one-stop shop where local businesses can access licensing, permitting and City services in one place. We also launched our Found in Providence campaign, with free two-hour weekend parking and a chance to win prizes as you explore and support local businesses. Read more in my latest newsletter: icont.ac/51hhY

Design the official 2026 PVDFest poster! 🔊 ACT, FirstWorks, and The Boston Globe Rhode Island are calling on Rhode Island artists to submit their work. Apply at PVDFEST.COM Submission period: May 4-May 31 Open to Rhode Island-based artists, 21+

On this Tuesday of Rhode Island Clean Energy Week, we are giving our BERO program a shoutout! 🏢 Passed in 2023, the Building Energy Reporting Ordinance (BERO) enables the City to use building energy reporting as an essential strategy for reducing climate pollution and gathers crucial data to inform future energy conservation and decarbonization policies by the City. To read more about BERO and learn about energy benchmarking, check out providenceri.gov/sustainability… !

In honor of Rhode Island Clean Energy week, we are putting the spotlight on our recently released Decarbonization Roadmap! Check out providenceri.gov/sustainability… to learn more and visit northeastrec.org/ricew to see how clean energy is being celebrated in Rhode Island this week!

I stopped by RI Fashion Week’s Next Generation Showcase today, where young designers and student creators lit up the runway. Their talent is a powerful reminder of how the next generation continues to fuel Providence’s identity as the Creative Capital.

Today, I joined the Immigration Policy Roundtable hosted by the Economic Progress Institute, the Latino Policy Institute, and the Immigrant Coalition of Rhode Island. As federal actions continue to sow fear in our communities, it’s more important than ever to speak out and share resources with those who need them most For more information on Providence’s commitment to keeping all our neighbors safe and the resources available to them, check out: providenceri.gov/safeprovidence…

This May, for Small Business Month, the City of Providence invites you to explore the local businesses that shape our neighborhoods. ‘Found in Providence’ is all about discovering something new close to home. For more information, check out: Providenceri.gov/found