This Sunday, April 28, marks an important milestone in Rhode Island politics. That day marked the beginning of the end of Buddy Cianci’s long tenure as the 800-pound gorilla of Providence politics. And Cianci’s legacy remains a subject of debate.
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Cicilline Portrait Unveiled At Providence City Hall
Friends and supporters of David Cicilline touted him as someone who helped move Providence past the corruption associated with the Buddy Cianci era, as Cicilline’s mayoral portrait was unveiled Sunday at City Hall. Cicilline, a liberal state rep from Providence’s East Side, was a long shot when he announced his campaign in February 2002. But […]
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Analysis: Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s Inauguration
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza sworn in for a second term at chilly inaugural.
