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May 7, 2021 2:23 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – As coronavirus restrictions on businesses continue to ease in Rhode Island, leaders in the capital city are encouraging people to visit downtown Providence.
Mayor Jorge Elorza (D-Providence) held a press conference Friday outside of Ellie’s on Weybosset Street where he announced the city will be providing resources to draw people into downtown and help businesses recover from the pandemic.
“Providence is open for business once again,” Elorza said. “We are excited to safely welcome folks back to our vibrant downtown.”
Flanked by leaders in the hospitality industry, Elorza said the city will continue to offer free two-hour parking in spots of the city, waive certain fees for businesses, and continue to provide loans to struggling businesses.
Downtown Providence roars back to life
âProvidence is open for business and we are excited to safely welcome folks back to our vibrant downtown,â Mayor Jorge Elorza said.
By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated May 7, 2021, 1:49 p.m.
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People outside of Ellieâs in Providence.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
PROVIDENCE â Flowers are blooming, people are getting vaccinated, and downtown Providence is finally coming back to life as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions lift.
Outside of Ellieâs, a Parisian-style bakery known for croissants, artsy custom cakes, and macaroons the colors of Easter eggs, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined area hospitality leaders to celebrate that âdowntown is open.â
Providence is Open for Business with Outdoor Dining, Street Closures and Events
Local businesses and guests can also take advantage of some amenities that might make generating more business a little easier.
May 7, 2021
On Friday, local officials and hospitality leaders gathered on the
Ellie’s patio to announce things to look forward to this summer in Providence’s dining scene. Local business owners are welcoming a series of road closures, parklets, outdoor dining options, block parties and arts and entertainment programming for the spring-summer-fall season.
A few things to look forward to include a Juneteenth Block Party on June 19 at Julia Broome’s
Making Providence feel like home
Julia Broome will bring her familyâs comfort food to town when Kin Southern Table + Bar opens in March
By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated February 15, 2021, 8:08 a.m.
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Julia Broome, a Providence native, hopes to pay homage to her Southern ancestors at her new restaurant.Cornish Associates
PROVIDENCE â When the going gets tough, Julia Broome knows people turn to comfort food. Thereâs no shortage of dishes she could whip up. Itâs more about picking which of the recipes that had been ingrained in her growing up that make the choices endless: Shrimp poâboy. Jambalaya. Grits. Collard greens.