Monarchs and Milkweed: A Providence Tale
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A few years ago, some Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) sprouted in my front yard. It can be an aggressive plant (hence the weed moniker), but nonetheless, I let it take over my front yard because it is the exclusive host plant for Monarchs. The [...]

11
Oct
Meeting to consider neighborhood needs and expenditures Courtesy of participatorybudgeting.org
Power to the People: New Process Gives Providence Residents A Real Voice
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It’s probably not a stretch to assume that most people have little idea how their elected officials make decisions about where public funds should go. The process is complex, rife with politics and power dynamics, and usually takes place behind closed doors. What’s wrong with [...]

11
Oct
The United States Capitol, Washington, DC
CD1 Candidates Focus On PVD
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We contacted all of the Democratic and Republican candidates who will be on the ballot for the Congressional District 1 Representative position for the September primary, and were interested to learn more about their concerns for Providence. We asked them all this question and their [...]

30
Aug