Recent comments in /f/providence
Kind_Cucumber_1089 t1_j348pes wrote
Reply to Federal Hill losing power? by sweetener__
It's been intermittent outages but now it's been continuously out for the last 10 minutes or so. Make sure to open tickets or call the power company
Real-Lobster8447 t1_j3486ir wrote
Reply to Federal Hill losing power? by sweetener__
Same thing here. No clue as to what’s going on unfortunately, but I did get an email from Rhode Island Energy notifying us about the outage.
AnyankaDarling t1_j347rul wrote
Reply to Federal Hill losing power? by sweetener__
Same here. Husband got a text from Verizon saying something about wide power outages but that’s all I’ve heard.
Alternative-Bat-8453 t1_j346vxn wrote
Reply to Hypothetically, what’s stopping a (benevolent) vandal from simply spraying black paint all over the sidewalk traffic cameras? by Zog8
We have a high ass police budget, they should do their jobs, instead of relying on constant camera surveillance. They take out rights away piece by piece and we pay for it.
GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_j33wzdw wrote
Reply to comment by RhodyVan in The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
It’s still doing amazing compared to the rest of the country. I’m lucky the mall is within walking distance to me.
Edit: the food court is A JOKE. HOW COULD YOU GO POPEYES?!
GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_j33ws4w wrote
Reply to comment by Ok-Technician-2905 in The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Sarcasm right?
emd3737 t1_j33vxmy wrote
Reply to The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
I get my hair cut at a salon there. Wish there were more open shops, it's a cute building
Alarmed_Nebula3917 t1_j33sitr wrote
Reply to The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Used to get a solid bacon egg and cheese back in the day
huron9000 t1_j33phic wrote
Reply to The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
The small businesses on the Arcade ground floor have been hurt tremendously by the declining number of office workers in downtown Providence (and then Covid.) Back in the day that place was hopping at lunch. It was a pleasant & lively environment.
I hope it can bounce back as viable commercial spaces on the ground floor. The wrap place, the little food spots, and that coffee whiskey place were all cool.
[deleted] t1_j33o6sd wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Hypothetically, what’s stopping a (benevolent) vandal from simply spraying black paint all over the sidewalk traffic cameras? by Zog8
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OutlandishnessNo7283 t1_j33ks4j wrote
Reply to comment by Dopey-NipNips in Hypothetically, what’s stopping a (benevolent) vandal from simply spraying black paint all over the sidewalk traffic cameras? by Zog8
May you be happy, peaceful, and well :).
FranklinDC t1_j33ji4e wrote
Reply to comment by SaltyNewEnglandCop in Hypothetically, what’s stopping a (benevolent) vandal from simply spraying black paint all over the sidewalk traffic cameras? by Zog8
This is 100% correct.
FranklinDC t1_j33j3lh wrote
Reply to Hypothetically, what’s stopping a (benevolent) vandal from simply spraying black paint all over the sidewalk traffic cameras? by Zog8
The traffic cameras are good, actually. It is important to prioritize pedestrian and bike safety as we shift away from overdependence on personal automobiles.
lightningbolt1987 t1_j33g29h wrote
Reply to comment by BowlingForChowdah in Things I should see or do if I'm thinking of moving to Providence? by [deleted]
Thayer is almost entirely catered toward college kids. The street is nice but, as an adult, Ives and Wickenden are better for that side of town.
lightningbolt1987 t1_j33fqxf wrote
Definitely go to each of the great main streets and see what “vibes”/people suit you as a way of figuring out where to live. Changing it up each day for morning coffee is a good way to do it.
-Hope Street in Hope (Little Sister and Seven Stars) -Wickenden Street and Ives Street in Fox Point (The Shop and Coffee Exchange) -Westminster Street downtown (Bolt or Little City) -Broadway/West Fountain on the west side (Seven Stars or Nitro Bar) -Westminster and Dexter Park in the west end (Hudson Street Deli or Sin) -Atwells Ave in Frderal Hill (er not much for morning coffee. But Broadway is nearby)
RhodyVan t1_j33d69a wrote
Reply to comment by summerchilde in Growler fills? by Diligent-Pizza8128
Sadly the State or City health dept forced Bottles to shut down the growler station.
RhodyVan t1_j33cmb5 wrote
Reply to The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Covid combined with general retail mall malaise combined with rising rents are doing a number. Luckily the rent from the micro-apartments is stabilizing the space somewhat. The Providence Mall also has a quite a few empty storefronts.
skippyspk t1_j33cj6k wrote
Reply to comment by LauraPalmersMom430 in Things I should see or do if I'm thinking of moving to Providence? by [deleted]
Noice!
realbadaccountant t1_j33b5zi wrote
Reply to comment by JasonDJ in The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Our boy is 14 months old and he’s already probably been to too many pubs. Saving this for a date night.
DazeKaze t1_j33b21h wrote
Reply to comment by orm518 in The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Actually it can at this point. RTDs delivered to your door quickly in most states.
JasonDJ t1_j339zyp wrote
Reply to comment by realbadaccountant in The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Tilt (and Aladdins Castle) was where I spent most my High School days. Then TGA. None of these are around anymore…
It’s a barcade though, 21+ except on family days (which seem to be every-other Sunday).
Take the kids to D&B, which is still only ~15 minute walk from The Arcade.
realbadaccountant t1_j338zrc wrote
Reply to comment by JasonDJ in The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
Coming off the top rope with the Tilt reference. Will have to check out Free Play. Thanks
iandavid t1_j336in5 wrote
Reply to The Arcade - Providence RI. Said to be the oldest shopping mall in America. Only a couple downstairs storefronts were occupied. by quinntronix
I wish there was still a Spike’s in there 😭
monique1397 t1_j348qfc wrote
Reply to Federal Hill losing power? by sweetener__
Same, been off and on since 4:30. We're trying to bake some chicken lmao