Graffiti in Main South
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Graffiti serves many purposes: gang tagging, vandalism, beautification of derelict buildings, expression of local character, and a method of re-claiming public space by folks of all walks of life.
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Outside of Java Hut.
WHY GRAFFITI?
Graffiti is one of those forms of expression that intrigues us because of it’s history in urban areas. Stemming from New York City in step with hip hop culture, graffiti began as a grass roots, affordable form of artistic expression in the 70’s.
More graffiti outside of Java Hut.
Despite graffiti’s rise to a respected form of art, it is still used as a tool by gangs, cyber pirates, and vandals as a form of subversive communication and destruction of public property.
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Talkin’ Trash
Saturday, August 25th, 2007
Trash. Look around Main South and it’s not hard to find
litter strewn throughout the streets.
You can call the Regional Environmental Council sign
up (508)799-9139. For more information about future clean-ups. Go to the RECwebsite for more information about trash.
So why is litter such an problem in this area? Leave a comment to discuss with other residents why this is a problem and what can be done.
For more information on proper disposal of trash, reporting illegal dumping, or information about the Keep Worcester Clean campaign, visit the Department of Public Works website.
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