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Surprise: Bikes are back in 3 days, just in time for Summer 2021 😎🚴
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There is an active law enforcement incident ongoing in the Downtown area. Remain inside & await further instructions. Please avoid the area of Washington St Downtown.
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⚠️ALERT: We're expecting more severe weather tomorrow afternoon during commute hours.
Our teams are already preparing, but you can help by remembering to:
✔️avoid flood-prone streets by rivers
✔️clear debris from your storm drains
✔️do not enter closed or flooded streets
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The area has been cleared and no threats were found. All restrictions Downtown have been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.
There is an active law enforcement incident ongoing in the Downtown area. Remain inside & await further instructions. Please avoid the area of Washington St Downtown.
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#Providence
's very own
@bignazo
is reminding everyone in the
@cityofProv
to wear a mask. They've doing it for years & can vouch for all of the benefits!
#MaskUpPVD
#MaskUpRI
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ALERT: Heavy, rapid rainfall has caused streets near rivers, including Branch Avenue, Valley Street, and Charles Street, to flash flood. Please seek alternate routes and do not enter streets that are flooded.
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Join us next Friday, June 9, at Providence City Hall, as we celebrate
#PrideMonth
with
@Pride_RI
! 🏳️🌈
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Congratulations to Brian Byrnes, Deputy Parks Superintendent, who was named 2021 "Partner of the Year" by the
@audubonsociety
of Rhode Island! Thank you, Brian, for all your incredible work to support our City's parks.
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5
30
❄️ Winter Weather Alert: Providence is expecting snow overnight tonight. There is no parking ban scheduled in PVD. Parking is allowed overnight by permit holders.
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Take the Age-Friendly Community Survey!
Help us improve senior services and better our community for people of all ages. Responses are confidential and the survey takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
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⚠️SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Storms are moving in rapidly with heavy rains expected in an hour. Flash flooding is likely.
Please remember to avoid flood-prone streets by rivers and do not enter blocked off streets.
Flash Flood Warning including Providence RI, Fall River MA and Warwick RI until 3:15 PM EDT
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Winter Weather Update:
🔹 Snow will begin tonight 11PM through 7AM the following morning
🔹 There will be a one-day trash delay
🔹 PVD Rec Centers are open tonight and are available for PVD youth to receive meals
🔹
@pvdschools
will be closed on Tuesday
3
19
24
.
@Jorge_Elorza
& the Providence Human Relations Commission announced the 18th Annual MLK Jr. Hall of Fame Award Inductees. The Mayor, Commission, &
@pvdcitycouncil
will host the celebration on January 28th. RSVP here: Congratulations to the inductees!
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9
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We think Waterplace Park & Riverwalk are
#1
, don't you? Let's win
@USATODAY
's Readers' Choice travel award! You can vote daily through Feb 15th here:
@WaterFireProv
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13
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The following streets are experiencing flooding and have been temporarily & partially closed (🧵):
🔺Branch Avenue (at 146)
🔺Valley Street
🔺Ave at Eagle Square
🔺Charles Street
🔺Carpenter St & John Partington Way
🔺Prairie Ave & Comstock Ave
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28
22
Road conditions are expected to be slippery tonight and during the morning and evening commute tomorrow. Please use caution while driving.
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Providence is named in the
@usnews
Top 25 Places to Live for Quality of Life: "In more recent years, this renaissance has helped foster an exceptional culinary scene, numerous arts venues and thoughtfully planned urban spaces throughout the city center."
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9
24
We're excited to announce grants of up to $25k for organizations committed to reducing litter in our beautiful city! Whether you have a team ready or are rallying volunteers, we want to hear from you! Let’s work together to create a cleaner, greener
#PVD
.
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12
22
Tomorrow at 6PM,
@PVDMayor
will give his first Budget Address. Tune in live on his Facebook page to watch ->
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Due to the snowstorm, Waste Management will be collecting trash on a one-day delay this week.
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14
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Due to storm surge, the Bridge Street hurricane barrier gate will be closed.
🛑 No access on Bridge Street (between India & Tockwotton St.) will be closed to traffic.
🚗 Local access only on India St. (between Bridge & South Water St.)
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28
20
UPDATE: All streets except for Charles & West River area are now open. Please exercise caution while traveling and remember not to enter flooded areas.
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12
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The Providence Emergency Management Agency will conduct tests of the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System (PPESWS) at noon on Thursday, June 22, 2023. These sirens may be audible in surrounding communities. Residents do not need to take any action during this test.
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Today we celebrate 3-11 Day!
@PVD311
is your one-stop shop for city services & information about the
@CityofProv
. Today & everyday we have an amazing group of staff who stands ready to connect you to the services you need. Dial 311 or visit us on 🖥️/📱.
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Don't miss a beat, wear a mask!
@barbidoll
@92profm
masks up and you should too! 🎧
#MaskUpRI
#MaskUpPVD
@mask_ri
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Today we’re joining
@ELGL50
for
#CityHallSelfie
Day! Meet the faces that work behind the scenes, making the
@CityofProv
the best-run city in the country!
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⚠️ There are road closures in the following areas due to flooding:
- John Partington Way between Broadway and Washington
- Charles St, Silver Spring to W River
- Hartford Ave in Olneyville Square area
- Admiral street in the Huntington ave.
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Join us tomorrow as we raise the Pride flag high and proud! Let's celebrate love, equality and diversity together!
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🌨️❗️❄️ Slippery driving conditions are expected tomorrow morning as snow is forecasted to arrive in Providence at 6am and end around 10am. Please use caution while driving.
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Even Nibbles Woodaway, a.k.a. the Big Blue Bug
@bigbluebug
, is helping to make
#Providence
a safer place! Remember to wear a mask anytime you're outside your house interacting with others in
#PVD
#MaskUpPVD
#MaskUpRI
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Need to get tested today? There will be a pop-up COVID-19 test clinic from 11-4PM, located right by the Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge on South Water Street.
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19
The area has been cleared and no threats were found. All restrictions Downtown have been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Today is
#SmallBusinessSaturday
! Take advantage of our free 2-hour holiday parking or explore everything the Creative Capital has to offer online .
No matter how you
#ThinkPVD
, our small business community appreciates your support during this time.
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UPDATE: Branch Avenue between Langdon and Douglas Ave are closed due to flash flooding. Please avoid that area, use caution commuting home and avoid flood-prone streets that have been impacted in previous storms.
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Calling all Providence Public School students and families! Come on by to Asa Messer Elementary at 1655 Westminster St, Providence, RI, and grab a meal box until 12pm!
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Due to the rising number of
#COVID19
cases, today Mayor
@Jorge_Elorza
,
@pvdcitycouncil
, & city officials announced updated
#COVID
-19 guidelines and restrictions. More information here:
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Get ready for summertime in Providence! Our waterparks and splash pads are now open and our pools will be opened on July 3. Free, nutritious summer meals will also be available at locations throughout the city for Providence youth 18 and under beginning July 3.
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Good news, Providence! Scheduling bulky item pickups just got easier. Skip the call and use the new online form!
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City teams are out responding to flooded areas. Avoid the following areas with closures at this time:
🔺 Valley Street near Delaine
🔺 Corner of Hartford & Pocasset Ave
🔺 Branch Ave & 146
🔺 Charles & West River
Remember not to drive through flooded streets.
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HOLIDAY REMINDER: All trash and recycling pick-ups will be operating on a one-day delay this week. Help us
#RecycleRight
by not placing plastic bags in the recycling bin.
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Remember the 3 "Ws' everyday and on
#Halloween
too!
@rihealth
:
Wear a mask 😷
Wash your hands 👐
Watch your distance ↔️
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Yesterday
@pvdschools
received a shipment of air purifiers to be installed across the district to ensure clean air and improved ventilation.
@RIDeptEd
Over 1,800 HEPA filters are on their way to classrooms. Deliveries are happening this week and next week to schools.
@RINationalGuard
’s Education Operations Center (
#EDOC
) is helping the PPSD team to make it happen.
@RIDeptEd
@HarrisonPeters
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⚠️ UPDATE ADDITIONAL CLOSURES:
- South Water & Packett St
- Dudley & Gay St
- Valley Street, Delaine to Amherst St
- Gano & Transit St
-Branch Ave around Rt 146
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Whether you're grabbing a bite to eat on Federal Hill or Thayer Street, or shopping local on Hope Street, in Olneyville Square, Downtown or Wayland Square, you can now enjoy two free hours of street parking until January 1.
__
Visit for more information.
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⚠️ We’re expecting heavy rain and strong thunderstorms with the potential for flooding in the Providence area.
❗️ Please use caution when driving on slippery roads and do not drive into flooded streets.
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🚗2- hour free parking🚗 in designated areas extended through
#Providence
Restaurant Weeks. Stay local in
#PVD
and eat well at any one of the participating restaurants
@ProvidenceRI
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10
15
Help us keep our streets safe! If you have non-emergency information about illegal ATV or dirt bike activity, report it anonymously using our dedicated ATV tip line: 401-680-TATV (8288).
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Park.😷
Pool. 😷
Picnic.😷
Pub.😷
#Providence
. 😷
~With a mask on your face, you make Providence a safer place~
#MaskUpRI
#MaskUpPVD
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5
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The countdown to Christmas has officially begun! Thanks to everyone who came out tonight to help us kick off the holiday season! 🎄🎁❄️
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Happening tomorrow! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, fun and community at the Pops at Roger Williams Park!
📍 Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park
This concert is FREE and open to the public!
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Are you leaving your house to go... literally anywhere?
#MaskUp
and save a life. 😷
@mask_ri
#maskuppvd
#maskupri
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⚠️ Areas that flooded previously are prone to flood again during today’s storm. Remember it's better to find an alternate route than risk driving through high water levels.
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5
14
New Job Opening!
The
@CityofProv
is hiring a Housing Resource Coordinator. Join our team to play a crucial role in shaping our housing crisis response system.
Apply today.
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9
14
⚠️ Please exercise caution during this evening’s commute and note that the following areas have street closures:
- West River@ Branch
- West River @ Corliss
- Charles @ Silver Spring
- Valley @ Tuxedo
- Valley @ Helm
- Valley @ Amherst
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11
12
Due to extreme heat conditions, cooling centers will be open this Thursday & Friday and all
#PVD
water parks & pools are offering extended hours from 12pm–7pm.
For a full list of water park & pool facilities as well as cooling centers, visit
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With
@HousingNetwrkRI
and through
@ProvPlanning
, we're offering Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance loans for eligible residents hoping to move or remain in the
@CityofProv
for years to come. To apply, visit:
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Happy
#KindnessDay
, everyone! Watch a quick message from
#Providence
Human Relations Commission Executive Director Andi Wheeler as they share a few thoughts about our very own
#CityofKindness
! A little can go a long way, especially in
#2020
.
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13
If you are a Providence resident who is 50 years or older and live in zip codes 02907, 02908, and 02909, you are now eligible to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit to make an appointment or dial 3-1-1 or (401) 421-2489. CC:
@pvdcitycouncil
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13
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If you found yourself in a large group last night in reaction to election results, don't hesitate to get tested for
#COVID19
. For a full list of
#Providence
testing sites, updated guidelines, and resources visit
1
10
12
Have you heard the news!? Free First Saturdays at the
@RWPZoo
are BACK starting this Saturday, July 17.
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5
13
On average,
@CityofProv
playgrounds are being cleaned 20 times per day. Thank you to all of our Play Ambassadors who are working hard to make it safe for our youth & families to enjoy our parks.
#EatPlayLearnPVD
__
Visit for updated summer programming.
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4
13
Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Use the hashtag
#ThisIsWhatNonBinaryLooksLike
and post in the comments a photo to show
#PVD
and the world how beautiful you are!
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3
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#Providence
will remember lives lost to anti-transgender violence through a Virtual Flag Raising on Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov 20th. Join
@TGINetworkRI
&
@jorge_elorza
RSVP here:
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5
13
Our plows are hard at work clearing side streets in every neighborhood. Please give them space to operate safely and remember to use extra caution while driving. Call 3-1-1 or report issues on our
@PVD311
mobile app!
4
7
12
As a reminder, there is still a citywide parking ban until further notice. If your car was towed today, please contact the
@ProvidenceRIPD
non-emergency number (401) 272-3121.
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6
13
Discover why
@Forbes
calls Providence 'America's Comeback City'! From innovative cuisine to our vibrant food scene, there's something for every palate. Plan your next culinary adventure in Providence and taste the resurgence for yourself!
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7
13
**Appointments are no longer necessary for FREE
#COVID
-19 tests at Roger Williams Park Zoo.**
Where?
@RWPConservancy
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Drive-up testing available. 🚗
Full list of free COVID-19 test sites @
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9
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Election Day is just around the corner! You can vote early this week, by visiting 444 Westminster Street from 8:30am-4:30pm, and from 9am-4pm this Saturday, November 5. You can also vote on Election Day at your designated polling location.
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10
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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING:
Please take cover in the designated shelter area/s until further notice when lightening in the area has ceased. PVDFest programming is suspended until further notice. Please monitor official channels for updates.
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8
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We're all our best when we're working together
#CityofKindness
🤎
Big shout-out all the
@CityofProv
staff working extra hours to plow the streets, clear the Park sidewalks, and deal with downed trees. Ya'll are stretched so thin because of COVID but you are busting your hump for the Park and for all of us.
#publicemployeelove
💪💚
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Join us this Thursday & Friday as we come together in person with Mayor
@Jorge_Elorza
, members of the
@pvdcitycouncil
& special guests to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day & Saint Joseph's Day. This event is free & open to all!
🇮🇪
🇮🇹
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Today
@jorge_elorza
& partners announced a nearly $1M investment to support eviction defense & emergency housing assistance.
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6
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At the request of the State of RI,
@CityofProv
free test kits are intended to support hardest-hit communities. If you are a
#PVD
resident—especially residents from 02907 or 02909—please stop by to pick up a FREE COVID-19 at-home test kit at the West End Rec Center today at 4PM.
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11
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Applications for our Summer Mayoral Fellowship Program are now open! This is a unique opportunity for young people passionate about public service to work closely with city leaders & achieve real results that make our city a better place. Apply now:
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Our Graffiti Task Force is cleaning up graffiti across every neighborhood throughout the
@CityofProv
. You can help us locate areas that need to be cleaned by submitting a request using the
@PVD311
app.
1
8
12
Today, Mayor
@Jorge_Elorza
,
@pvdcitycouncil
& the
@CityofProv
Recreation Dept. announced that four City Rec Centers will offer extended hours for young adults 18+ M-Th from 9pm-11pm.
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9
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Looking for a volunteer opportunity?
@PEMA591
is always seeking new volunteers. There are non-medical ways to support COVID-19 relief by helping at a food bank or participating in a resiliency training. Learn more here:
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5
12
Today
@Jorge_Elorza
@AInfanteGreen
@HarrisonPeters
@RIDeptEd
@pvdschools
@joepaolinojr
announced an increased investment of $300M in city school buildings via the School Capital Plan. The plan aims to create learning spaces designed to serve & inspire students for years to come
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5
12
🟢 Traffic update: Gano Street will be completely open starting at 5pm today. All detours will end and street parking will continue as normal. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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11
11
Event reminder: October 17th! 📆Providence & Central Falls are hosting coordinated gun buyback events. Cash gift cards will be available in exchange for three categories of weapons as listed below. More information here:
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🎼 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎶
Thank you to everyone who came out to our tree lighting event last night. We'll see you again tomorrow for our second lighting at
@BankNewportCC
, 4pm.
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2
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When you wear a mask, you show that you care about yourself and others around you. As a community, let's slow the spread of
#COVID19
by wearing masks when out & about & interacting with others.
#MaskUpPVD
#MaskUpRI
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5
12
☀️🚲 Today is a great day to take
@ridespin
out for a ride! Explore all that the
@CityofProv
has to offer on two wheels! Download the Spin application on your mobile device and follow the directions to get your ride started. 🚲🌬️
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🚫🚗 Skip the vehicle and try our new e-bikes 🚲 from
@ridespin
. They provide an easy, affordable, and healthy mode of transportation available throughout our
@cityofprovidence
neighborhoods.
Learn more here:
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🎄
#BehindtheScenes
of tonight's
@cityofprov
tree lighting coming up at 5pm! Grab a hot chocolate and tune in! 🎄
@TheRhodeShow
@pvdcitycouncil
@Jorge_Elorza
@BrendanKirbyTV
@ProvidenceACT
@FestBalletProv
@TAPAstars
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Today is
#PrimaryDay
in
#RhodeIsland
! Vote at
#Providence
City Hall until 4pm. Don't forget to
#maskuppvd
!
#vote
Have you voted yet? Go to to find your polling place & preview your sample ballot! Drop off your mail ballot at your polling place, any secure drop box, or the
@RI_BOE
. Find a drop box ➡️
#BeAVoter
#VoteReadyRI
#RIVotes
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Our DPW crews have been out treating streets throughout the
@CityofProv
. We're asking all residents to:
✅ Stay off the roads
✅ Check-in on your friends & neighbors
✅ Clear snow from your sidewalk
✅ Sign up for
@PEMA591
CodeRed and
@PVD311
Alerts:
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12
11
Vote! You can help make Waterplace Park & Riverwalk
#1
! Let's win
@usatoday
's Readers' Choice travel award! Vote daily through Feb 15th here:
@waterfire
@ProvidenceRI
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11
Winter storm shelters are open tonight, December 16th. Please contact directly for services.
@amoshouse
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9
UPDATE: City teams have responded to flooded areas, reopening many streets. The only streets that remain closed at this time are:
🔺Atwells at Eagle Street
🔺Atwells at Tuxedo Ave
🔺Valley at Helme Street
🔺Branch Avenue at 146
🔺387 Charles Street area
🔺Branch at Vandewater
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20
11
Need rent assistance? RI residents no longer need to prove lost wages due to COVID-19 to be eligible for direct rent support. Apply today through the
@unitedway
Safe Harbor Housing Program page here:
@CrossroadsRI
@rilegalservices
@JusticeCenterRI
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12
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Hi-Neighbor! Happy
#ThirstyThursday
! Our friends
@Gansettbeer
would like to remind you to 'please wear a mask'... and to always drink responsibly!
@maskup_ri
#hineighbor
#MaskUpRI
#MaskUpPVD
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EXTENDED: Curbside leaf and yard waste services will be extended until December 18th! Please visit Providence DPW for your free “yard debris” sticker that identifies the bin to Waste Management so it is emptied and left on the premises. More info:
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Congratulations to our newly promoted
@PVDFireDept
officials and thank you for your service!
It was my honor today to administer the oath of office to our newly promoted
@PVDFireDept
officials. On behalf of our residents here in the
@CityofProv
, I thank you for your service and wish you the best of luck in your new roles!
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Reminder: A heat advisory is in effect today.
How can you stay cool and healthy in the heat?
1️⃣ Emergency cooling centers are open:
2️⃣ Water parks and pool hours have been extended until 7pm:
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Our DPW crews are out making repairs to multiple streets throughout the
@CityofProv
. Help us identify potholes in your neighborhood by taking a picture and submitting them through the
@PVD311
application.
✅ Silver Spring St.
✅ Chatham St.
✅ West River St.
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5
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As we close out
#PrideMonth
in the
@CityofProv
, we'd like to remind everyone about our LGBTQIA+ community access webpage. If you'd like to learn more about LGBTQIA+ specific policies as well as healthcare, voting and business resources, visit
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