Even the ones you don’t like. The New Yorker magazine has a great writeup of the innovative, early-childhood intervention program, Providence Talks. Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras should pat himself on the back for this one (safe to assume there were many players working hard to bring this about). After winning the top $5 million grand …
For the second year in a row designated Latino success story Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has snagged an invite to the official White House Cinco de Mayo celebration. But according to Ian Donnis at WRNI, There’s a bit of irony to the Cinco de Mayo element, since Taveras doesn’t drink and the Mexican holiday is …
On Monday January 3rd Angel Taveras will be sworn in as Providence’s 37th mayor. The swearing-in ceremony takes place at 1:30pm on the City Hall steps (rain or shine), followed at 3pm by a reception inside on the second floor. Both events are free and open to the public — all the details over at …
Angel Taveras’s inauguration takes place on Monday, January 3rd, and will be celebrated around town with a series of events that week. None are publicly funded, and they’re all free and open to the public, but you need to register for the biggest event — a huge celebration at the Convention Center on Monday night. …
Already getting it done. Go Angel. In keeping with Mayor-elect Angel Taveras’ plan to help Providence be a cleaner, greener city, the Angel for Providence team will be collecting yard signs and stands (see below for times and locations). Signs and stands from any campaign, from any community and of any size, may be dropped …
CONGRATULATIONS to Chris Blazejewski and Angel Taveras!!! Mr. Fernandez and our own David Segal made very strong showings and should be commended for their effort. And both should be encouraged to run again in the future — we need all the good people we can get. Well done!!! State Rep District Two — Chris Blazejewski …
And eat and drink and watch the black fin sharks swim about. Shark Bar & Grille will host a reception for Providence mayoral candidate Angel Taveras. Yes, this is a fundraiser — a donation of $25 is suggested. Running for public office is expensive and we need to support smart and energetic candidates who are …
Head over to Blackstone Boulevard this Saturday and meet Providence mayoral candidate Angel Taveras and about a million other officials, statesmen, and candidates . . . past, present, larval. “I am humbled and excited about the outpouring of support that I have received from all across our great city,” said Taveras. “I look forward to …
Panel discussion to be held Wednesday, “Free Speech or For Sale? The Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Finance Law” co-presented with Common Cause RI. In January of 2010 the US Supreme Court overturned decades of judicial precedent and over a century of campaign finance law in the case Citizens United v. FEC. Join us for …
Campaign chair Myrth York and the ‘Angel for Providence’ host committee invite everyone to a fundraiser in support of Democratic mayoral candidate Angel Taveras. Go to Facebook for more information (impressive list of supporters) and to RSVP this event. Tickets start at $50. Thursday, 6pm to 9pm, Casino at Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue