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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

Staging a Comeback (With Representative Joshua Giraldo)

from Main Street: A Power of Place Podcast · host Grow Smart Rhode Island

Welcome to Downtown Central Falls! Joshua Giraldo, State Representative and Central Falls native, takes us inside a city that rebuilt itself from the ground up. From municipal bankruptcy to packed parks and a restaurant scene that spans the globe, Joshua shares how investing in public spaces, embracing a fiercely diverse community, and refusing to let a hard chapter define you can transform a Main Street district into a place worth showing up for. Show Notes: La Casona: https://www.lacasona-ri.com/ El Paso: https://www.facebook.com/elpasorestaurantri/ Mimi & Pop's: https://www.facebook.com/mimiandpopsicecream/ Jenks Park: https://www.centralfallsri.gov/parksrec/page/jenks-park Veteran's Park: https://www.centralfallsri.gov/parksrec/page/veterans-memorial-park Lupita's: http://ordertaquerialupita.com/ Main Street RI Website: https://growsmartri.org/main-street-ri/ Mailing List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/kOxcWFp

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