In this week's editorial, we discuss the homecoming of Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, the first Miss Rhode Island to win the national title. The state pulled out all the stops to celebrate the "beauty queen," but we think that's a good thing. Why? Read more to find out… more

On Tuesday morning, the Herald posted a message on Facebook. We announced that Cranston schools are no longer allowing gender-specific events like mother-son and father-daughter dances. And then we asked one simple question: What do you think? Within hours, 100 comments were posted… more

In this week's editorial, we take a look at the school classifications released last week by the RI Department of Education. Most of the schools fell somewhere in the "typical" range, so what does this mean? Will we settle for mediocrity? … more

It was 1996 when Rhode Island voters approved Article VI, Section 3 in the Rhode Island Constitution. In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s the part of the state’s Constitution that provides cost of … more

Late in the day Monday, Mayor Allan Fung issued a press release criticizing the Cranston School Committee for touting a $131,000 surplus in August that now, because of Medicaid reimbursements, might … more

Perhaps the Rhode Island Foundation should use a poster with Uncle Sam on it to advertise their upcoming “Make it Happen RI” event. “I want YOU to fix Rhode Island’s economy.” Just … more

It seems to come in waves, but for years Cranston has had a problem with rats. With plenty of woods and water sources, it’s not surprising that an urban ring community the size of Cranston has has struggled to mitigate the rodent population. And for as long as rats have been on residents’ radar, the city has been under fire. The question is always … more

It’s been less than a week since the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, labeling it “constitutional” and setting in motion a frenzy of polarized assertions. The drama that surrounded the Court’s ruling was resounding. Locally, health care providers, the Tea Party … more

In Rhode Island, politics can be a contact sport. In Cranston, we have had our own share of cringe-worthy moments. If you rewind the clock two years to the 2010 inauguration, you might remember a particularly embarrassing scene at the ceremony, as the first meeting … more

This election season, the presidential debates are where pop culture and politics collide. With so much reality television on the airwaves, is it difficult to see how the line can get blurred between presidential candidates and the thousands of other people … more