The new half-elected, half-appointed board is expected to be in power when the city gets back control of the schools. The ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has unveiled the five new appointments to the Providence School Board ...

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has made his selections for the five mayor-appointed School Board seats. His nominees are ...

Mayor Brett Smiley said he plans to ask the General Assembly to raise the city's taxes above the 4% threshold.

When is the right time for the state to return Providence public schools to local control? Mayor Brett Smiley says this ...

In unveiling his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said, "The time is now" for ...

Patrick Brearley, 42, is facing charges of simple assault, obstructing an officer in execution of duty, and disorderly ...

The annual tradition brought together Jews from different synagogues and sects, and many noticed someone quite recognizable in their midst: Brett Smiley, the mayor of Providence. Politicians often ...

After more than five years under state control, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is asking state lawmakers to force the ...

In October, Providence signed a payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, agreement with Brown University Health, formerly Lifespan ...

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley came into office with lofty goals two years ago, but midway through his term, the city’s finances are floundering, and his way out will involve raising taxes.