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?
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: The Future Of Economic Development In Pawtucket
As part of our One Square Mile series on Pawtucket, The Public’s Radio is asking how the city will respond to recent blows, including the loss of the PawSox and Memorial Hospital. And we’re taking a look at opportunities for future development in the city. We’re joined by Jeanne Boyle, commerce director for Pawtucket, and […]
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: Mayor Grebien Wrestles With A Series Of Challenges
Our series One Square Mile Pawtucket continues with a look at the city’s mayor, Don Grebien. He’s led Pawtucket as it confronts a series of challenges, including the closing of Memorial Hospital and the impending departure of the PawSox. The question now is, how much difference can a mayor make in sparking a brighter future […]
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: A Town In Transition
Every year, The Public’s Radio produces a series called One Square Mile exploring a community. This year, we look at Pawtucket, Rhode Island’s 4th largest city and one of its oldest. Pawtucket, like many American industrial towns, has both hopes and challenges as it copes with a changing American economy.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: Breakfast At The Modern Diner
The Modern Diner is a Pawtucket institution, and the first diner in the country to be made a national historic landmark. As part of our One Square Mile series on Pawtucket, Sofia Rudin takes us to the diner for breakfast.
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New Addiction Treatment Center To Open In Pawtucket
A new addiction treatment facility is set to open in Pawtucket on Monday.
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PawSox Unveil Effort To Boost Attendance Before Move To Worcester
On a spring-like winter day, with renewed evidence of the supremacy of New England teams fresh in the minds of sports fans across the region, PawSox Vice Chairman Mike Tamburro acknowledged the metaphorical cloud parked over McCoy Stadium.