Black business group says RI violates minority contractor law
New development on I-195 lands, as well as other public construction projects, violate a state law if 10 percent of a project aren’t awarded to minority business enterprises, said Lisa Ranglin,...
View ArticleThe Providence WetSox
The first thing that popped into my head when I heard that there were plans to move the Pawsox to downtown Providence near the river was, “Didn’t anybody check out that CRMC/URI flood map?” And...
View ArticleA progressive plea for a Providence ballpark
Looking out the window of my office at 10 Davol Square, I can see the empty piece of Providence where they want to build the new baseball stadium. Just five weeks ago, this particular parcel of land,...
View ArticlePublic park is a better amenity than baseball stadium
The May 27th commentary that dominated the Providence Journal editorial page with yet another large, beautifully rendered artist’s conception of the proposed AAA ballpark features the headline DOWNTOWN...
View ArticleMayor Grebien rallies support, says new owners are no Ben Mondor
Don Grebien The potential move of the Pawtucket Red Sox to downtown Providence has caused heated debate between the public and the General Assembly since the idea was first floated earlier this year....
View ArticleProvidence Riverfront I-195 Land Forum Audio
With over 200 people in attendance, Providence’s Point Street Dueling Pianos ended up being a hot ticket on Tuesday evening. The event, a forum about the proposed construction of a baseball stadium for...
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