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FIDDLER IN THE HOUSE: Performing with two of her band members, Natalie MacMaster performs at the Historic Park Theater.
MacMaster Shines at the Park [Photo gallery]
Considered to be the most dynamic performers in Celtic music, Natalie MacMaster brought her talent to the RI Center for the Performing Arts at the Historic Park Theater last week. The show began with … more
OSDRI brings Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial to Gillette
Johnston-headquartered Operation Stand Down RI will display the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial on the field at Gillette Stadium this Veterans Day Weekend. This is the first time the … more
FATHER-SON: Nicholas Russo, a student at Immaculate Concept, got out to Sprague Mansion with his dad Mike to put in some hours into the school’s required community service hours.
Sprague Mansion beautified
Sprague Mansion is ready for spring after a day of beautification on Saturday. Over twenty Cranstonians came to help out, including families and a number of local teens doing community service … more
"Chow," bella! [Photo gallery]
: In spirit of St. Joseph’s Day on Monday, Cranston 3-year-old Aubrie Pezzullo enjoyed a zeppole. A zeppole is an Italian puff pastry filled with custard and topped with powdered sugar and a … more
GREEK GOODIES: Maria Coclin and Denise Grammas are all smiles while staffing the Agora Market Place during last weekend’s Greek Food Fair and Christmas Bazaar.
Gyros, baklava, diples big hits at Greek food festival
The Church of the Annunciation’s annual Greek Food Fair and Christmas Bazaar is like fine wine; it’s getting bigger and better with age. Last weekend’s two-day event, which … more
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HAIR TODAY: Olivia Byron, admissions leader for The Paul Mitchell School, located in Chapel View, mans her booth at the event.
Doing business after hours [Photo gallery]
Last Tuesday, March 27, Chambers of Commerce from across Rhode Island met for the annual Statewide Business After Hours held at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. The event, with attendance estimated at more … more
OneCranston Health Equity Zone at CCAP
We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center. Fall Craft … more
NAMI-RI Offers Family Support Groups
The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones who are struggling with their mental health. The groups are led … more
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR: Ben Floyd tested out the quality of absorbency in Bounty paper towels versus a less expensive brand. "Bounty was more money but it's more absorbent and thick. It's worth the extra money," said Floyd, holding a roll of Bounty in hand.
Glen Hills students become scientists [Photo gallery]
Students show off their science skills … more
Lower oil prices make for added relief at the pump
Northeast gasoline prices continue to decline slowly and steadily as weak demand and lower oil costs take hold of petroleum markets.   Oil prices fell for the second straight week last … more
THE RAINBOW ZEN ZONE: One of the winning designs, dreamed up by “the Rainbow Kids” at Barrows Elementary, a multi-language learner kindergarten class.
Gladstone Elementary Students have been preparing for months for their big shot, Gladstone Shark Tank!
Kids at Barrows and Waterman Elementary schools faced schoolmates, parents, teachers, and a panel of professional architects on December 20 to pitch their ideas for furniture for the new Gladstone … more
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SOLAR ECLIPSED: Residents gathered for January's Johnston Zoning Board meeting delivered a standing ovation to the board once it voted to deny Cranston-based Green Development’s application to build a solar farm. After the vote, and residents lined up to shake the board members’ hands.
LETTER: Why should solar company get more time?
Dear Fellow Johnston Residents and Neighbors, On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Johnston Planning Board will consider extending the timeline on their decision from March 3, 2022, relative to … more
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THINK BIG: The Big Nazo Puppets were a big hit during the second annual Garden City Art Festival, produced by Festival Fete, this past weekend. In total, 140 artists and 50 vendors and sponsors participated in the two-day event that was free to the public in Garden City Shopping Center.
Art Festival takes over Garden City Center [Photo gallery]
IN WITH THE NEW: Incumbent Chief Robert Ryan stands with Mayor Hopkins and outgoing Chief James Warren
Fire Chief Warren retires, Hopkins names successor
Herald Staff Reports Cranston’s Fire Chief formally announced his retirement last week and Mayor Kenneth Hopkins announced his successor. Fire Chief James Warren formalized his … more
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POSING WITH THE ATHLETES: Mayor Allan Fung takes a moment to pose with two of the gold medallists, Siana and Gianni Ciccarelli, and their mother, Leanne Ciccarelli.
Cornerstone School celebrates their athletes [Photo gallery]
The students, staff and families of Cornerstone School celebrated their 2012 Young Athletes Program last Thursday. Surrounded by family, friends, Mayor Allan Fung, Special Olympics RI Executive … more
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RUNNING THE SHOW: Coordinating the event were Michelle Parenteau and Chamber President Steve Boyle.
Chamber members ‘wine’ down at Shriners [Photo gallery]
The Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual Wine Tasting last Thursday at the Shriners Imperial Room. The event, coordinated by Wines and More, featured wine, hors … more
Is anyone fighting for the ‘right to learn’ in RI?
Should Rhode Island’s children have a constitutional right to an education? The U.S. Constitution doesn’t actually guarantee Americans the right to an education, according to legal … more
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$40M bond package sparks controversy
A resolution to bring a $40 million bond for Cranston Public Schools before voters in a special election next year has passed in the city council in a 6-3 decision along party lines. The … more
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Pete Fontaine
Longtime Beacon Communications freelancer Pete Fontaine dead at 77
Sad news to report. Our longtime freelancer Pete Fontaine died Wednesday afternoon. For decades, you've been reading his upbeat stories highlighting community giving. His bylines have regularly … more
Baked gratitude [Photo gallery]
Cranston Police and Fire receive baked goods as thank you from St. Mary's for assistance. more
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