Upcoming meeting
April 11, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Government
Broadway Roadway & Traffic Signal Improvements: Dean Street to Route 6 Off Ramp
April 14th @ 6pm
Providence Public Safety Complex Auditorium
Next Tuesday’s meeting could be an important one for anyone concerned with development west of I-95.
This meeting is being held by Councilman John Lombardi, Senator Paul V. Jabour, Representative Steven M. Costantino, Providence Department of Public Works, and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
This meeting could affect an area of the city which has received a fair share of development controversy over the last couple years due to the 25-story Vista Della Torre project.
This and many more state projects can be viewed on an online spreadsheet by the RIEDC.
I HEART PROVIDENCE: The People’s Confessions
March 29, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art & Culture, Events, Family, Government, Organizations, People, Places
I HEART PROVIDENCE: The People’s Confessions from Mike Ritz on Vimeo.
Those of us who live in Providence already know how great our capitol is. Now is the time to share that love with the rest of the world…to attract others who understand our creative will, friendly community, and appreciation for personal liberty and independent thought. Showing others our great city will bring opportunity. We welcome newcomers who share our vision and bring ingenuity and innovative ideas that meld into our community consciousness. We are the smallest state in the country, but we have the BIGGEST heart.
“The People’s Confessions” is a free online video that we encourage everyone to link to and upload to as many websites and online forums as possible. Saturate the internet with our Providence love. Have visitors coming from out-of-state? Send them our video. Have co-workers, family, and friends around the world? Send them our video. “The People’s Confessions” is Providence’s business card – distribute it.
WE HEART PROVIDENCE!
Owen Johnson & Mike Ritz
Message from Mayor Cicilline on March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Government, People
“In these particularly difficult economic times, I am more certain than ever that it [my decision] is the right one. Today I am declaring my candidacy for reelection as Mayor of our great city.”
“We have achieved a great deal in the past six years – maybe more than many of us expected — but the job is not done and we are in the midst of a serious financial crisis. It is not a time to change focus. I hope you will take a few minutes to review the statement I recorded about my decision by clicking the link or image below. As always, thank you for your devotion to our important work on behalf of Providence.”
Where’s that $138 million going?
March 9, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Government, Places
WBNA on left. Leadership Rhode Island on right. Photo by Elaine Collins.
The buzz term lately has been “shovel-ready” projects. The Westside has announced that $3.3 million is headed to Westminster Street.
Visit the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to see where the rest of it is going.
Mayor Cicilline Invited by President-elect Obama
January 8, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Government, People
Cross Posted from Providence City News
Cicilline among 12 mayors attending speech as part of USCM delegation
Mayor David N. Cicilline is among a delegation of 12 mayors from across the country invited by President-elect Barack Obama to George Mason University in Virginia today as the President-elect unveils his economic stimulus plan for America.