For pedestrians running late, or just getting pooped, there’s a new option in town — hop on an electric scooter. Last week the Bird scooter company scattered several of the scooters around town without actually coordinating with the city. From abc6 News, The company dropped off the scooters without any notice and city officials say […]
The Providence Newport Ferry starts service this Friday. New this year . . . night trips. According to the ProJo, Ferry operator Seastreak has refurbished the vessel Ocean State for the 2018 season and agreed to add night trips during Waterfire lightings, according to a news release Monday. Complimentary shuttle bus service between the Providence
You have through the end of the month to take a scenic ride aboard the Providence—Newport ferry. (Having said that, service has been cancelled for today and Friday; I’m assuming due to weather and heavy seas. These notices are posted at the top of the page at the Seastreak website.) It’s clearly been a rough
(5.21) Free train service. Free parking. Avoid the traffic. The RIDOT ‘Trains to Planes’ program returns after last year’s successful debut. The Providence Station is one of three participating stations. (Free parking near state house — see map at website.) There will be three trains to the show from each station, with returning trains running
Well, here we are 40 years later and in a weird way Travis Bickle’s vision for New York City has come true. Midtown is all cleaned up now, and while “the rain” did wash away the scum, the pimps, the filth, the dogs, I can’t quite see Travis lining up for discount Phantom tickets and
(7.15) Want to get all up in someone’s grill? This is the place. It’s time for the 11th annual Cruise Night at the Steel Yard. Each year, this family friendly event has consistently grown larger, bringing classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts together from throughout the region in an old school rendezvous and show off. The
A one-way ticket is only $10! This is how you get to Newport with your out-of-town visitors. And there is a bar on board. The ferry was tucked in with the tugs last night as workers put the finishing touches on the “terminal” (a tent and a booth). The parking lot is ready and helpful
By July 1st? Not much to look at right now but plenty of workers were beavering about with trucks, pavers, and front-end loaders today. It could happen and it will be great to have the ferry back. Some details from the Providence Journal: The ferry will run three round trips between Providence and Newport on
One more Patriot calls Benefit Street home. Nobody knows why, but apparently New England Patriots’ wide receiver Danny Amendola now lives on Benefit Street and he’s already fighting with the neighbors. In a controversy that absolutely no one is calling Carport-Gate, Amendola has erected a non-conforming structure behind his house. According to the ProJo, He
(7.10) Hood ornaments, tuck ‘n’ roll upholstery, candy flake paint, and chrome polished to within an inch of its life — these cars are works of art. Head over to the Steel Yard Cruise Night and see classic cars from all eras. Hoods are often left propped open so you can see how ridiculously clean
(7.31) In 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors beer east of the Mississippi River without a permit. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. Tonight’s Movies on the Block film is the much-beloved 1977 redneck chase comedy “Smokey and the Bandit” directed by
(7.11) The Steel Yard will be holding its 9th Annual Cruise Night this Friday. Each year, this family friendly event has consistently grown larger, bringing classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts together from throughout the region in an old school rendezvous and show off. The 2014 Cruise Night will include over 120 custom and classic vehicles,
The Providence Phoenix has a comprehensive rundown of the Providence food truck scene — from sliders to escargot to vegan soft serve — including all the Twitter tags. (What perfect technological synergy. Twitter was made for the food truck business . . . and the violent overthrow of brutal dictators.) Also of interest is a
(3.20) The 18th season of Gallery Night starts tonight. Every third Thursday of the month from March to November, galleries across Providence open their doors. Artbus tours leave One Regency Plaza downtown periodically, stopping at 4 galleries each and lasting about two hours. Or walk, bike, drive yourself around at your own pace. Go here
(3.9) Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts at 2am, Sunday, March 9 and ends on November 2nd. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DST was formally introduced in the United States in 1918. Today, most of the country and its territories observe DST. However, DST is not observed in Hawaii, American Samoa,
The Department of Environmental Management has declared Thursday, July 18, an Air Quality Alert Day. Ditto for Friday, July 19th. The DEM warns that people should limit outdoor exercise and stay in air conditioning when possible, particularly in the early evening. Elevated ozone levels can aggravate asthma and other respiratory aliments. The children, elderly and
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