A series of public town hall presentations are scheduled for the Mayor to discuss the 2012 State of the City.
Category - Economy
Greater City ProvidenceDeveloping: City announces tax agreement with Johnson & Wales
City announces tax deal with Johnson & Wales University.
Jef NickersonProvidence State of the City Address
Text from Mayor Taveras' State of the City Address.
Taveras warns of Receivership, Bankruptcy at morning Press Conference
Mayor Angel Taveras warns of receivership and bankruptcy if Providence cannot get concessions from retirees and non-profits.
State of the State address
Text of Governor Lincoln Chafee's State of the State address as prepared.
Bank of America to leave the “Superman” Building, now what?
Bank of America announced today they will leave Providence's "Superman" Building in April 2013.
MBTA proposes service cuts, fare increases
Proposed MBTA fare hikes and budget cuts could result in loss of weekend and evening Commuter Rail service.
Video: Ed Glaeser on Why Cities Matter
Harvard Economist Ed Glaeser discusses, why cities matter.
Video: Knowledge Providence
(add)ventures created a video for the RIEDC to market Providence as a knowledge economy destination.
New report on bridges ranks Providence Metro third… worst
Transportation for America releases their report on the Nation's Bridges. It is not pretty.
Fund RIPTA with a Fat Tax?
Could Rhode Island follow Denmark's lead of taxing fatty foods?
Postal Service studies feasibility of closing Kennedy Plaza Post Office
Several area businesses received surveys today from the US Postal Service regarding the closure of the main Post Office in Kennedy Plaza.
Economic Development by Surface Parking
The answer to building owner's budget problems cannot continue to be tearing down buildings and creating surface parking lots.
If we MUST have a casino
Massachusetts has approved casino gambling. If Rhode Island were to follow suit, where would you want our casino to go?
Parking is hard
Is parking really the biggest issue facing the Jewelry District/195 redevelopment?
RIPTA submits service/jobs cuts plan to board of directors
RIPTA presents plan for service reductions and budget cuts while Congress threatens 30% reduction in Federal funding to transit agencies.
Photos and thoughts on today’s RIPTA Riders Rally
Everyone should be caring about decimating our transit system.
