Brett Smiley just raised big money in the race for Providence mayor
Heâs ready to import a significant uptick in contributions, including donations from the governor and her husband
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 28, 2021, 9:07 a.m.
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Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo discussed COVID-19 cases in March 2020 while Brett Smiley, director of administration, looked on.KRIS CRAIG/THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL/POOL PHOTO
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A surprising addition to the list of Providenceâs most-endangered properties
The Providence Preservation Society says the entire city is at risk and Mayor Jorge Elorza agrees
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 27, 2021, 9:55 a.m.
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Providence strikes deal with police union for pay raises and larger pension contributions
The changes would be retroactive to July 2019
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 21, 2021, 9:34 a.m.
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The Providence Public Safety complex.Barry Chin/Globe Staff
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A one-stop guide to Inauguration Day coverage
The Globe has a team of reporters covering every facet of the transition of power, so hereâs a recap of some our best stories plus a little Rhode Island flavor mixed in.
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 20, 2021, 7:54 a.m.
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US flags are seen in the early morning as preparations continue for the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images
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Rhode Island is still limiting social gatherings to single households. How many people are listening?
A new survey shows that people arenât following all COVID-19 guidelines
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 19, 2021, 9:50 a.m.
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Patrons lower their masks while dining in an outdoor seating area at Plant City restaurant, in Providence in May, 2020. Since then, the governor has called for people to limit social gatherings to their own households.Steven Senne/Associated Press
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