It has been decided that the staff of The Providence Daily Dose is in need of a break. We will be taking some time off as we plan our path forward . . . and spending more time with our families of course. Don’t forget to watch the peregrine falcons in their nesting box. The […]
Do you need to update your travel documents? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again notifying the public that, “As of May 7th, TSA checkpoints will require travelers to be Real ID compliant to board domestic flights.” The operative word there is “domestic.” You can accomplish this by simply getting a compliant driver’s license
(10.9) This is either a heads-up or a travel advisory depending on your appetite for this sort of thing. Tickets are still available for today’s 4th annual ‘Taste of Thayer’ food festival featuring picnic tables, activities, and live music. Starting at 5pm, Thayer Street will be closed to traffic from Bowen to Angell. Go to
(12.9) For the first time in the 124-year history of the Army-Navy series, the game will be played in New England, and Providence has rolled out the welcome mat. On Friday, over 700 Navy midshipmen will be pulling into Providence to check into the luxurious ‘Fair Winds Suites’ (a.k.a. Gina’s sick bay*) at the RI
Work begins today on the hurricane barrier where it crosses Allens Avenue. The first phase of construction — replacing the underground hydraulics of the sewer gates located at the intersection of Allens Avenue and Henderson Street — will begin Monday, July 24th, and should conclude by mid-August. During this phase of construction, southbound traffic on
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(6.22) Do not panic. The Providence Emergency Management Agency has announced it will conduct tests on the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System at noon, Thursday, June 22. Officials advise that the sirens may be heard in surrounding communities. The agency said residents do not need to take any action during the test. The
Heads up. The school zone speed cameras will be reactivated Monday, August 29, operating from 7am to 6pm on school days. Providence now has 20 cameras at the following locations: Plainfield Street (Laurel Hill Annex School) 773 Chalkstone Ave. (Nathaniel Greene Middle School) Hope Street (Hope High School) Mount Pleasant Avenue (Mount Pleasant High School)
Providence’s school zone surveillance apparatus will remain unplugged for the next two months. From the ProJo: Drivers no longer need to worry about $50 tickets for speeding through school zones in Providence, East Providence, Central Falls and Pawtucket, because the speed cameras have all been turned off for the summer. Under state law, the cameras are
Commuters heading into the city may want to give themselves a few extra minutes Monday morning when RIDOT begins a $78-million project to repair and widen Washington Bridge. All lanes on I-195 West will be narrowed and shifted to the right from the Broadway interchange in East Providence to the South Main Street exit in
(10.11) Be advised, several blocks of Atwells Avenue (between Dean and Sutton Streets) have been closed to traffic to make way for the 29th annual Columbus Day Festival. DePasquale Plaza will be jumping. Guests will be able to experience cuisine from over 20 Federal Hill restaurants that have expanded seating or are offering additional menu
(7.8) The Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct tests of the Port of Providence emergency siren warning system at noon on Thursday, July 8. The primary goal of these tests is to ensure proper functioning of the sirens and the system control panels associated with them. These sirens may be audible in surrounding communities.
In an effort to help local businesses get back on their feet, the Mayor has extended the two-hour free parking at meters deal through the end of 2021 in designated commercial corridors. From GoProvidence: Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza recently announced that the free two-hour parking available in designated Providence commercial districts will continue through Dec. 31, 2021. The
(5.2) Residents along the route have been receiving road closure notices which is appreciated. The Providence Marathon will consist of three different overlapping routes for the marathon, the half marathon, and the 5K — all of which start and end at the State House. Much of the full marathon will actually take runners over to
(2.7) A winter storm warning has been issued for the entire state. The Mayor’s Office has issued this parking ban notice: Due to expected severe winter storm conditions, a citywide parking ban will go into effect at 8:00 AM, tomorrow, Sunday, February 7, until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they
The Rustic Drive In has shifted its hours of operation to accommodate the Governor’s statewide curfew (Phase III revised) which kicks in today. From the Rustic FB page: Tonight will be another great weather night to watch movies under the stars. Gates open at 5pm and films start at 5:45pm due to statewide curfew that
Those of you playing “2020 Bingo” can now mark “earthquake” off your card. This morning at 9:10am, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 4.0 [since downgraded to 3.6] magnitude earthquake, 9km SSW of Bliss Corner just south of New Bedford. According to WPRI the earthquake was felt all around the region: Many reports