Recent comments in /f/providence
mkspo OP t1_iskib8x wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
"Man points out weird cloud."
flossboss2 t1_iskh2u6 wrote
Reply to comment by mostly_moths in Ginger le Geis / Rose Seigel / "Providence Luxury Rentals" fraud? by mostly_moths
Oh I cannot with the gaslighting and claims of harm. So true to form. Sounds like we could all start a support group!
And as far as the sticker goes, I can’t remember where we got it! I think maybe Armageddon records a couple of years ago? We stuck it to our speakers so pic is taken at home.
dionidium t1_iskgtag wrote
Reply to comment by close102 in Providence announces new program to acquire vacant land to build affordable housing by rhodyjourno
I believe it should be legal for private parties to purchase private property and build apartments on the land they own, but assuming that were legal I have no problem with the government acquiring land on which to build housing themselves.
The only downside is that it can become a bit of a political football deciding where to put that housing. If the government is going to do it, it would be best if they did it by seamlessly integrating into existing neighborhoods, which sort of seems like what’s in play here, anyway, so I don’t have any big problem with that.
In general, though, I would rather the government simply give money to those who need it. That’s a simpler, more straightforward way to approach the problem.
do_not_engage t1_isk8dxi wrote
Reply to comment by yajanikos in Stray kitten in my neighborhood by yajanikos
Maybe they just have a crimefighting network...
yajanikos OP t1_isk6pgs wrote
Reply to comment by LuOatMon in Stray kitten in my neighborhood by yajanikos
🙏🏽🤝🏾🤝🏾
yajanikos OP t1_isk6eri wrote
Reply to comment by do_not_engage in Stray kitten in my neighborhood by yajanikos
Ohhhh I don’t think they’re related, I’m over on the souff side off of elmwood and sprague :))
do_not_engage t1_isjxrpf wrote
Reply to comment by yajanikos in Stray kitten in my neighborhood by yajanikos
Hillside on one side, Chace on the other, the street with India restaurant at the end of it. We're still looking for the 3 Sisters cafe cat Oscar, he's been spotted around there in the last few days. So we were out on a stakeout last night and met the little batman kitten!
Locksmith-Pitiful t1_isjxatg wrote
Reply to comment by FunLife64 in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
Mostly biking. Happens pretty frequently to pedestrians, cyclists, etc. Likely very underreported as another mentioned.
Confused, do you not walk or bike around this city or area? There is a reason people literally sprint across. This specific cross is absolutely batshit.
yajanikos OP t1_isjs1l9 wrote
Reply to comment by do_not_engage in Stray kitten in my neighborhood by yajanikos
I wonder if they could be siblings too! This one is from a litter that looked like it two winters ago and is very friendly/spunky/likes to walk with you around the neighborhood lol, so I don’t think they’re the same cat. What street is the retirement home on?
FunLife64 t1_isjjluf wrote
Reply to comment by Locksmith-Pitiful in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
You’ve been struck by cars as a pedestrian several times? Ok….
do_not_engage t1_isjg6gm wrote
Reply to Stray kitten in my neighborhood by yajanikos
Hi! This cat is still outside!! It was shivering in the bushes near the retirement apartment last night!
We tried to get him to come to us, but he after he ate he was too skittish.
We got a picture of him and it's deffo the same kitten
Edit: Okay, the one we spotted looks like the same kitten, exact same markings, but is one is only 3-4 months old... but has the exact same face and coloring. I wonder if this cat is a she and we found one of her kittens?
AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_isjc37q wrote
Reply to comment by SissyMR22 in Brazilian and Latin American Dances! by AppropriateInvite540
This is super helpful! Thank you
SissyMR22 t1_isjbxt6 wrote
Half of Providence's population is Latin American but most night spots are lounges and hookah bars, where little dancing takes place. The Latin dance clubs are fun and predominantly Dominican, so it's mostly reggaeton, bachata, and merengue playing there. A little salsa, but not much. There are a handful of salsa dance groups that hold events and lessons here. There's also a group called Providence Tango, located in nearby Pawtucket, that holds regular events and lessons. And a place in Somerville, MA (about an hour away) called Boston Tango that is very popular and hosts fun milongas. The Boston metro area is teeming with Brazilians, so you should have no trouble finding great options for that scene.
close102 t1_isjaxoy wrote
Reply to comment by dionidium in Providence announces new program to acquire vacant land to build affordable housing by rhodyjourno
You’re equating consumable and commodity goods with housing. A low end car could be $20k to buy. A low end condo would still be $150-200k to buy.
As much zoning regulations exist that prevent like a 3 family going into where a 1 family is today, there have been massive amounts of apartment complex development over the past decade throughout Providence, Rhode Island, and Southern MA. Developers are already building to excess and none of it is affordable.
Even so, not sure why there would be opposition from the city/state to take over land not being used to build more housing. Seems like you’re just really pro private development.
DJFurioso t1_isj9i4d wrote
Reply to comment by wearTheDamnMask_137 in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
The steeper the hill the shorter it is 😀 still need to get to the same elevation eventually.
I think all of those streets are about equal. Meeting is going to be the same. Main and benefit are both flat and parallel for that stretch, so there’s no real change between them.
wearTheDamnMask_137 t1_isj93ht wrote
Reply to comment by someflow_ in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
Thank you! The Final Report from that page also has some fascinating history.
wearTheDamnMask_137 t1_isj8q8j wrote
Reply to comment by DJFurioso in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
Thanks! I might try that. I have been studying the different cross streets such as Howland, Church and Star to figure out their grades. I think they must range from "impossible" to "forgetaboutit"!
[deleted] t1_isj77d8 wrote
Reply to comment by mkspo in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
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Status_Silver_5114 t1_isiulk7 wrote
Reply to comment by canibringmydog in Ginger le Geis / Rose Seigel / "Providence Luxury Rentals" fraud? by mostly_moths
And FFS if you raise the rent on a pet owner just raise the damn rent across the board - or better yet don’t and realize you already have the law on your side re damages And get over yourself.
Selrach_401 t1_isiaub9 wrote
Reply to Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
The city is barely friendly for vehicle owners, we must fight for changes to that walking pedestrians and cyclists are safe and have a wide designated area for travel away from the cars.
Beautiful-Safe2722 t1_isi6l01 wrote
Reply to comment by Intelligent_Berry914 in Nail rec? by SadQueerBruja
Second metro nails! I don't have a "go to" nail tech there because I'm awful at scheduling ahead. But every lady there has done a great job.
Aurora has good reviews (and a very pretty location) but their customer service has always been awful anytime I try to call and make an appointment- there have been times I call 3x in a row with no answer. The gentleman that answers the phone and schedules appts at Metro ALWAYS answers and is so kind.
Happy I found Metro. :)
someflow_ t1_isi3z5t wrote
DJFurioso t1_isi2p60 wrote
Reply to comment by wearTheDamnMask_137 in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo
I don’t even like using the sidewalk on that section of road. Popping up to benefit if you can handle the steeper hill is the way to go. I normally go down Park and then pop up meeting street to get to benefit.
cowperthwaite OP t1_isi025a wrote
Reply to comment by edthesmokebeard in A five-story, 41-unit apartment building will be coming to Providence's West End by cowperthwaite
How long ago?
Per an inflation calculator, $350 in
1980: $1,260
1990: $794
2000: $603
2010: $476
V0nH30n t1_iskvhb5 wrote
Reply to Anyone know exactly when TJs is opening? it looks almost finished! by keratinflowershop35
Terrible spot for a super market imo