Posts Tagged ‘graffiti’
RI Veterans: Did you know? (Graffiti gone, Adopt a Vet, Wreaths, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues UPDATE – Garden of Heroes Memorial at the Rhode Island State House MISSION COMPLETE No more traces of the vandalism at the Garden of Heroes Memorial located on southside lawn at the Rhode Island State House. VFW State Commander Tiger Patrick took charge and rallied the…
Read MoreProvidence City Council flurry of activity on graffiti, dirty streets, dilapidated city offices, school repairs, more
City Council Addresses Graffiti, Street Sweeping, Catalytic Converter Thefts, and Creates a Special School Repair Fund Councilors approved the creation of a special revolving fund for the maintenance and repairs of Providence Public School buildings Councilors call on the DPW to begin alternate side parking during city street sweeping Councilors call on the city’s Director…
Read MoreDamage at Providence War Memorial. Graffiti remained for Memorial Day.
Photo: ABC6 Twitter Graffiti damage sat untouched for all of Memorial Day at the Providence War Memorial. John DePetro first broke the story of graffiti vandalism, with a video that was followed by television stations. Providence Police reported calls came in around 8am. Requests to the city of Providence have been made to determine why…
Read MorePaul Morse: Bringing Joy of Urban Art to Rhode Island’s Community – by Ann Clanton
by Ann-Allison Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” In the spirit of celebrated graffiti artist, Futura, East Providence resident and fellow graffiti artist, Paul Morse, has put his stamp on this artistry of urban America. Futura, whose story is told in “No More Rulers”, is a legendary 1980s graffiti artist. He explains that the book was a…
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