Cultivating the Creative Capital. We commission public art, steward grants, & produce world-class public programming, partnerships, & festivals ✨
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Jun 11
Join us at Station Park for 39 days of sport, community and culture!
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Are you interested in performing, vending, volunteering, Sponsoring, or finding other ways of getting involved at PVDFest this year? Applications are open!
Visit pvdfest.com/participate for more information, and get ready to meet us Downtown on September 18th & 19th!
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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
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✨ PVDFest is back!
Meet us Downtown September 18 19 for PVD's signature public event celebrating the Creative Capital.
Want to get involved as an artist, vendor, sponsor or volunteer? Visit pvdfest.com for more info!
📷Photo Credit: Matthew TW Huang
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Feb 23
🚨❄️ BLIZZARD WARNING until Tues 7 AM
PEMA is urging residents to stay off the roads.
🌨 14–21” more snow
💨 Wind gusts up to 75 mph
⚠️ Whiteout conditions & possible power outages
Travel may be impossible. Stay home, stay safe, and prepare for outages.
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Feb 23
Extreme weather like this calls for extreme measures. ❄️
Providence Police Department officers have deployed the BearCat to assist stranded rescue vehicles stuck in the storm.
We are out there and on it. Please stay off the roads!
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Snow is on the way. A citywide parking ban begins today at 3PM.
Providence overnight parking permit holders may park at one of the 16 approved locations citywide. The Convention Center garage will also be available during the ban.
For more info, visit: providenceri.gov/public-work…
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Due to the predicted inclement weather, Providence Public Schools will be closed tomorrow Monday, February 23, 2026.
Debido al mal tiempo que se pronostica, las Escuelas Públicas de Providence estarán cerradas mañana lunes, 23 de febrero de 2026.
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Feb 21
A Citywide parking ban will go into effect at 3PM on Sunday, February 22 until further notice.
Feb 21
🚨 A parking ban begins tomorrow at 3PM to support snow operations.
16 approved parking locations will be available across the city for overnight parking permit holders.
Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day starting Monday, Feb. 23.
More info: providenceri.gov/city-of-pro…
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Feb 21
🚨 A parking ban begins tomorrow at 3PM to support snow operations.
16 approved parking locations will be available across the city for overnight parking permit holders.
Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day starting Monday, Feb. 23.
More info: providenceri.gov/city-of-pro…
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Due to the upcoming storm, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day starting Monday, February 23.
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
A Citywide parking ban will go into effect at 3PM on Sunday, February 22 until further notice.
Feb 21
🚨 A parking ban begins tomorrow at 3PM to support snow operations.
16 approved parking locations will be available across the city for overnight parking permit holders.
Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day starting Monday, Feb. 23.
More info: providenceri.gov/city-of-pro…
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Feb 12
Breaking news, lovebirds: RI was just named the most romantic state 💘
Learn more: travelandleisure.com/rhode-i…
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
Feb 6
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
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Jan 22
A big congratulations to Providence’s incredible James Beard semifinalists 🎉
As the Creative Capital, Providence’s food and beverage scene and Life at Night culture are thriving thanks to the hardworking service industry professionals in every neighborhood.
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⛸💫This weekend, glide on over to the Providence Rinkubator pop up at the Biltmore Park Kiosk next door to @ProvidenceRink to grab a bite, a drink, or a little gift for yourself from one of our incredible local businesses! Full schedule: events.dudesolutions.com/pro…
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
17 Dec 2025
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and speaking to the individual shown in these photos who was in proximity of the person of interest.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the tip line at 401-272-3121.
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
16 Dec 2025
NEW: We are releasing a new image of the person of interest in the Brown University incident and plan to release additional media shortly. Please share widely and contact the official tip line if you have information or an ID: 401-272-3121 fbi.gov/brownuniversityshoot…
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ProvidenceACT retweeted
15 Dec 2025
As the investigation continues, we are asking anyone with relevant information, including video or photo evidence, to submit it by phone or through the FBI tip line.
Police Tip Line: (401) 272-3121
FBI: tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/61…
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