Tim Blankenship

I also work at WaterFire Providence, but just to be clear this website has absolutely no connection to that organization. Any opinions expressed on the Providence Daily by myself or any other contributor should in in no way be considered as any affiliation whatsoever with WaterFire Providence.

Poetry & Fiction Downtown This Thursday Eve

This Thursday, December 11, from 6:00-7:30pm, at Providence Public Library’s Central Library, 150 Empire Street, Downcity Providence, RI, we will host a group of poets & writers to read, sign, and otherwise socialize with all who can come to this free literary soiree. The event features poets Rosemarie Waldrop, Keith Waldrop, and Ray Ragosta, as […]

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Diesel Pollution Revolution

A Day of Action highlighting work by activists and municipal leaders Saturday December 6th 11Am – 2PM Brown Center for Environmental Studies Urban Environmental Lab 135 Angell St. Providence, RI More than 100,000 Rhode Islanders suffer from asthma. Providence County ranks among the worst 6% of all U.S. counties for health risks from diesel pollution.

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12th Annual Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange

12th Annual Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange Friday, Novembet 28th, 2008  10:00am – 2:00pm If you have a coat to give, please drop it off. If you need a coat, please pick one up. State House lawn (directly across from Providence Place mall) * Rain/Snow sites: St. Patrick’s School, 244 Smith Street, Providence &

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Rhode Island US District Court Calls Automakers Out on Strikes

From the Conservation Law Foundation: GM and Chrysler Lose Third Straight Lawsuit Against State EMISSIONS Regulations Providence, RI (November 25, 2008) The US Federal District Court for Rhode Island today dismissed a legal challenge from General Motors, Chrysler and two automobile manufacturer trade associations seeking to block state regulations seeking to enforce cleaner tailpipe emissions

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1st Annual ITTY/BITTY Invitational

Join YES Gallery in celebrating the ITTY/BITTY works of over 35 artists from around the country. All artwork is 9″x9″ or less and no more than $495. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Sara Argue, Rachel Austin, Marsha Balian, Mark Baker, Katie Burnett, Alyn Carlson, Cole Caswell, Macy Chadwick, Megyn Craine, Chris Crites, Doug Desjardins, Candis Dixon, Stephanie DosReis,

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