Taking steps in the South End

by | Jan 23, 2007 | Urban Compass

An article in today’s Republican shares a few details about a building now set for demolition, following a court decision on Friday. The 45-unit building, which is in the Hollywood section of the South End (highlighted in red above), has been vacant for over a...

The search for community

by | Jan 23, 2007 | Urban Compass

Blogger Tom Devine at a Springfield Finance Control Board meeting with his digital camera. Next to him is reporter Mike Plaisance. In contrast to Web sites that strictly provide information, blogs offer opportunities to create and foster community. Seemingly out of...

Peanut patty pilot

by | Jan 23, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal

When I was in high school in Texas, my best pal and I had a little notion. We thought, "Hey, what would happen if we blurred the focus on the old Pentax and threw stuff up in the air?"The results, some of which I hope to post later, were some of the most...