Question of the Week: If Pawtucket can enjoy brighter prospects, can the same thing happen in other investment-starved Rhode Island communities? Read on for more on that. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
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Political Roundtable: Grebien On Pawtucket’s $400M Development Plan And How Impeachment Is Playing
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins Political Roundtable to discuss the newly announced $400 million development plan in that city, and how Pawtucket voters view the issue of impeachment.
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New Soccer Arena Is Part Of $400M Development Plan Unveiled In Pawtucket
Pawtucket and state officials unveiled Monday $400 million in proposed development spread over three sites, including a new 7500-seat soccer arena on the banks of the Seekonk River.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 1
Question of the Week: What is overlooked when one topic dominates public discussion? Read on for more on that, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The high-stakes fight between […]
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Explore Hidden Sites In Pawtucket And Central Falls
Doors Open Pawtucket & Central Falls lets you go inside 10 places in the two neighboring cities that are usually closed to visitors.
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Pawtucket Officials, Residents Debate Merits Of Bus Hub Relocation
A new commuter rail station could be the key to a more vibrant Pawtucket. But the project plan involves moving the city’s bus hub from its current downtown location, which has raised some concerns for residents. That’s what we heard through The Bubbler, our people-powered journalism initiative.
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Artscape: Exhibit Highlights Pawtucket Artists
Last week, The Public’s Radio focused attention on Pawtucket for our series One Square Mile. One of the themes we focused on was the city’s 20-year effort to attract artists and related small businesses to help fill the many vacant mill buildings, and in doing so spark a so-called Arts Economy. For this month’s Artscape, […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For March 22
There are rumors of spring hereabouts, and no doubt about the plethora of news. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Angélica Infante-Green was greeted like a rock star when she […]
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Bonus Q&A: Kallman On PawSox, Housing, Women In Politics & More
Pawtucket City Councilor Meghan Kallman joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues involving Pawtucket, including the impending exit of the PawSox, housing issues, the Police Department, and why more women don’t run for the City Council.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: As US Cities Reclaim Waterfronts, Does Pawtucket Have A Vision For The Blackstone River?
The Blackstone River was instrumental in the settlement of Pawtucket. It was the reason people lived there. It helped power at least 100 textile mills that are largely responsible for putting the city on the map. What role does the river have today and in Pawtucket’s future? Around the country, cities have found investing in their waterfronts to be a key component of urban revitalization. Providence, for example, transformed its downtown back in the 90s. Is there a grand plan for Pawtucket’s river? Should there be?
