Smiley’s $636 million budget doesn’t raise taxes, seeks to tackle housing crisis

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled his budget proposal in his fourth and final budget address on Wednesday.

Smiley unveils proposed FY2027 Providence budget with lowest spending growth in at least five years

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s fiscal year 2027 budget aims to continue his administration’s regimen of restraint. The ...

Former San Francisco sharpshooter Legend Smiley commits to Oregon State

One of the best three-point shooters in the WCC this season is coming to Oregon State. Legend Smiley, who shot 42% from three as a freshman at San Francisco, committed to transfer to the Beavers on ...

Mayor Brett Smiley's budget holds steady on tax rates in Providence

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is set to present his latest city spending plan on Wednesday.

The housing battle that could make or break the Providence mayor’s political career

PROVIDENCE — Standing in front of the dais in the City Council chamber on Wednesday night, Mayor Brett Smiley detailed to a ...
WPRI 12

Smiley’s legislative priorities include tax hike, ending school takeover, new parking tax

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As Rhode Island lawmakers prepare to return to the State House, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday his legislative priorities for 2025 include increasing tax revenue, ...
Post and Courier

Smiley's is closing. Here's why downtown Greenville is losing a live music staple.

GREENVILLE — A staple of Greenville’s local live music scene and a place where locals flocked for a laidback vibe, steak bites and friendly staff will soon be no more. After nearly 17 years, Smiley’s ...
The Advocate

Smiley Anders knew how much he was loved, Katherine Anders writes

Editor's note: Smiley Anders, a columnist who worked for The Advocate for more than 50 years, died Friday, May 31. Over the past week, the newspaper and his family have received an outpouring of ...