A Pawtucket-based company has built a device that makes it easy for anyone to make stop-motion animations. This modern update on the glue-stick and construction paper art project brings students’ ideas to life and unlocks their creativity.
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The Secret of Chiqui Versace
In this special episode of Mosaic, our podcast on immigration, we introduce Chiqui Versace: a Rhode Island resident who came to the U.S. at 16, looking for work and hoping to support his family back in Colombia. He also came here to be his true self – to not have to hide anything about who he is. From the outside, Versace lived what appeared to be a normal life. For decades he was gainfully employed, paid taxes every year, and volunteered his time for charitable causes. But to stay here, to live the life he had always wanted to live, he had to carry a very big secret.
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Pawtucket’s soccer dream may come at taxpayers expense
After the Pawtucket Red Sox were lured away to another city, some Rhode Island leaders saw an opportunity: they believed a soccer stadium complex would bring more business and people to the area. Originally, developers were going to foot the bill. Now, taxpayers are on the hook for millions.
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My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket” by Marcia Cardoso. She writes about her childhood experiences as a Cape Verdean immigrant. My roots as a Cape Verdean-American living in Pawtucket, have greatly influenced the person I am today. Growing […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 6
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.