I love this. I’ve always wanted someone to do a giant Rhode Island Red sculpture somewhere in Providence. Someone please do that.

I love this. I’ve always wanted someone to do a giant Rhode Island Red sculpture somewhere in Providence. Someone please do that.
Jef is Greater City Providence's co-founder, editor, and publisher. He grew up on Cape Cod and lived in Boston; Portland, Maine; and New York before settling in Providence. In addition to urbanism, Jef is interested in art, design, and ice cream. Please feel free to contact Jef if you have any question or comments about Greater City Providence.
Sigh. Where to start, let’s start at the top. “No Parking Here to Corner” First, why do we need this sign on every corner? Most other municipalities make this plain with yellow markings on the curb...
Route 195 overpass at Wickenden Street, by Jef Nickerson Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought one of the major reasons we’re building the Iway is that the current Route 195 is ready to fall down on top of...
I’m told it is a giant crawfish thing.
I could see the lobster in front of the Rocky Point property if they ever re-develop it.
Jef, you’re not a chicken-keeper, are you?