Providence Planning & Economic Development

Shaping Providence's future through planning & investment that ensures a vibrant urban environment & high quality of life 🌇🌳⚓

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

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." https://t.co/uIgYVWdkaf

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

Explore Resilience on the South Providence Shoreline with an Open House and Boat Trip, happening on Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the Save the Bay Center.

For more information and to register for the event: https://t.co/ieeWOsQ8Ve

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

Join us on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 PM to learn about the proposed improvements to Cathedral Square. This project update presentation is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, offer ideas, and make your voice heard.

📍Joseph A Doorley Municipal Building, 444 Westminster St.

[Providence EMA @ProvidenceEMA]

We are preparing for the winter storm this Sunday night into Monday:

🧂 Free salt pickup Saturday at Shipyard St
🛣️ Crews pretreating roads this weekend
🗑️ Trash/recycling delayed one day starting Mon, Feb 23

Plan ahead and stay safe!

[Mayor Brett Smiley @PVDMayor]

🚨 A parking ban begins tomorrow at 3PM to support snow operations.

16 approved parking locations will be available across the city for overnight parking permit holders.

Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day starting Monday, Feb. 23.

More info: https://t.co/Cq1ZeiqTgo

[Providence 311 @PVD311]

A citywide parking ban will be in effect tonight from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow crews to clear snow.

Mattress Depot will be closed tomorrow.

Please limit time outdoors and take precautions during the extreme cold.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/pZaRMIEqyJ

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

Looking for a mid-week treat? Glide on over to the Providence Rinkubator at the Biltmore Park Kiosk next door to the Providence Rink to grab a bite, a drink, or a little something for yourself from one of our incredible local businesses! Full schedule: https://t.co/Np4ULxd1o7

[ProvidenceACT @ProvidenceACT]

⛸💫This weekend, glide on over to the Providence Rinkubator pop up at the Biltmore Park Kiosk next door to @ProvidenceRink to grab a bite, a drink, or a little gift for yourself from one of our incredible local businesses! Full schedule: https://t.co/6pR5SPyFqT

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

🚨 Live between Brooke, Waterman, Gano and Wickenden? Have a doorbell camera or Tesla? Tip line: 401-272-3121

[Providence Police @ProvidenceRIPD]

Providence Police are releasing a map showing the streets where the person of interest in the Brown University shooting is confirmed to have been present on the day of the incident.

Streets marked in green indicate locations where footage confirms the person of interest was present in the hours before the shooting.

Streets marked in red indicate locations where footage confirms the person of interest was present immediately after the shooting.

The blue zone identifies the area where investigators are seeking property or vehicle camera footage from any time on the day of the shooting. Anyone who needs assistance reviewing security or vehicle camera recordings, is urged to contact the Providence Police tip line: 401-272-3121

[FBI Boston @FBIBoston]

#BREAKING: The FBI and @ProvidenceRIPD are releasing new images of a person of interest in the mass shooting at Brown University on 12/13/25. The #FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Providence Police Department at 401-272-3121.

See more: https://t.co/hggEDMCHtW

[Providence Police @ProvidenceRIPD]

🚨1/4 We are requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in Saturday's incident at Brown University. Please share these video clips and direct all tips to 401-272-3121 or https://t.co/8a1yEMYJya

[Providence Police @ProvidenceRIPD]

Providence police officers responded to a call for shots fired at 77 Pitman Street. As a precaution, officers cleared the building a set up a perimeter around the area. The reports turned out to be unfounded; the loud noise was due to a boiler backfire in the building.

[Mayor Brett Smiley @PVDMayor]

As the investigation continues, police are asking anyone with relevant information, including video or photo evidence, to submit it by phone or through the FBI tip line.

Police Tip Line: [phone]
FBI: https://t.co/prTmJMsi82

[Mayor Brett Smiley @PVDMayor]

Tonight, the @ProvidenceRIPD announced that the person of interest is being released. The investigation has been ongoing and remains fully active between all agencies. Since the first call to 911, we have not received any specific threats to our community.

PPD has asked that any and all video or photo evidence be submitted via phone at 401-272-3121 or to the FBI tip line to https://t.co/9WJoXeuuk0

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

The @CityofProv has many resources available to our community and all that are impacted by this weekend’s tragedy. Please visit https://t.co/yLDSWpJOZ9

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

Per @ProvidenceRIPD : Tip Line is still open. Please use the official tip line if you have information that may be helpful to law enforcement during this investigation. 401-652-5767

[Providence Police @ProvidenceRIPD]

We have detained a person of interest in connection with yesterdays shooting at Brown. The shelter in place has been lifted.

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

The @ProvidenceRIPD has a designated tip line to collect all information and tips related to the shooting at Brown University. If you have video or information to share, please contact the official tip line at 401-652-5767.

[Providence Police @ProvidenceRIPD]

Video of person of interest in Brown shooting:

[Providence EMA @ProvidenceEMA]

Shelter in Place remains in effect at this time for the Brown University area of Providence. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice.