COMMUNITY WORKS RHODE ISLAND RENOVATES SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS IN ITS ONGOING EFFORTS TO STABILIZE THE ELMWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. Community Works Rhode Island has completed the renovation of a significant historic residence on...
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Sometimes, you need a map
Map by Jef Nickerson Update 02/25: RIPTA has seen this post and read the comments. They are working on a map/better info system for the bottom of the bus tunnel. The other night I was standing at the bottom of the bus...
Jef Nickerson
Registration open for spring/summer courses at the Steel Yard
Registration is now open for the Steel Yard’s Spring/Summer Course Season! We cannot wait for our studio to start humming with creative activity this season–it’s time to get our torches, forges, and...
Liberty Elm Food Network viewing party – February 22, 2010
Photo (cc) Sarah Parrott Owners, friends and fans of the Liberty Elm Diner are gathering tomorrow night to watch the Liberty Elm episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on the Food Network, and the public is invited...
GC: Photos
The photos keep coming into our Flickr Group. Still catching up on posting as new ones come in, here’s some that were submitted a while ago: Roger Williams Park Carousel photo © Elisa Hebert Photo ©...
Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
Information about Hurricane Sandy. Ealier today, the city officially turned control of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier over to the Army Corp of Engineers. The transfer from city to federal control will save the city...
Save Chestnut Falls!
Old Route 195 overpass at Chestnut Street this afternoon:
Just kidding, tear the sucker down!
City Plan Commission Meeting (02/23)
PROVIDENCE CITY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 – 4:45pm Department of Planning and Development, 4th Floor Auditorium 400 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 OPENING...
Election 2010: The Uncaucus
The citizens of Providence will soon elect a new Mayor. It’s a rare opportunity to rethink a lot of things. Being Mayor is a job. You are not just a voter: you are a hiring manager. And, we really need to find the...
GC: Photos
Lots of great photos shared on our Flickr Group recently, here’s a few: Photo © provbenson2009 Photo © gunthn Photo © BlueisCoool Photo © Elisa Hebert If you’d like your photos featured...
CBC Wine Tastings Resume This Week
This Thursday, the Providence Community Boating Center is kicking off it’s 2010 wine tasting event series. This months varietal: California Whites If you’ve never been to a CBC wine tasting before, all the...
Matthew Coolidge
195 Street Grid Part 8: West Side Streets
Click image to enlarge RIDOT plans Download RIDOT Streetgrid plan (west of Providence River) Send your comments on the 195 Street Grid proposals to Melanie Jewett in the Planning Department and/or Lambri Zerva at RIDOT...
Election 2010: Submissions for candidate surveys
Hey whaddaya know, the 2010 campaign season just became even more exciting than we thought it would be. Of course the Governor’s, Providence Mayor’s, and Congressional District 1 seats are all wide open and...
Providence Geeks (02/17)
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, 5:30-8:30pm AS220, 115 Empire Street, Providence, RI FREE (buy your own food and drink – it’s cheap) The February Geek Dinner rolls into town this coming Wednesday, and will...
Yay! Yellow Jackets
Well the storm was a dud, but the sidewalks were slippery this morning none-the-less. Downcity this morning, the Yellow Jackets were out clearing snow. Thanks guys (and gals)!
Photos by Jef Nickerson
