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Following Governor McKee’s State of the State Address, the Herald reached out to several of Cranston’s leaders to get their take on the speech. They laid out their perspectives on the … more
Humans of Cranston is a recurring column showcasing the stories of Cranston residents’ community involvement, diversity and unique life perspectives. Jonathan Vasquez and Nary Vann are the … more
Humans of Cranston is a recurring column showcasing the stories of Cranston community members’ community involvement, diversity, and unique life perspectives. Justin Bibee is the Assistant … more
Do you envision living to 85, 95, or even 105? For some, it might be nirvana; for others, it might be a nightmare. In either case, our nation’s fast growing senior population will present … more
A recent poll published by the New York Times stirred up chatter about President Biden’s vulnerability against Donald Trump. Not a week later, Democrats nationwide celebrated major victories on … more
Of the 16.6 million living veterans, serving in World War II to the Global War on Terror, one half of these veterans are age 65 and over.  The graying of America’s veterans is … more
St. Patrick’s Day in 2024 is not celebrated for the same reasons it once was, as times change, and holidays take on different meanings. While some still see it as a family-centric Catholic … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: As the possibility of another term of Donald Trump in the White House looms over 2024, Rhode Island Republicans remain on the outside of state government, looking in. The last GOP … more
At this most magical time of the year When the world seems to move ever so fast I slow down and start to reflect And try to recall memories of Christmas past During those quiet … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to business last week, with the usual feeling of something akin to students returning to the classroom for the first day of school. House … more
With the approach of the Christmas holidays and consumers ramping up their holiday shopping, the Washington, DC AARP warns shoppers to be aware of the uptick of scams. A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch … more
Increased demands of family obligations during the Thanksgiving holiday, baking, and cleaning to host dinner, and even unrealistic expectations about family, or having a dysfunctional family, can … more
In Rhode Island, and especially in Bristol, April 1 could be celebrated as “Nor-west” John Day to mark that adventurer’s completion of the first circumnavigation of the globe by sea … more
Latest bridge news, nuggets ahead of the Centurion public hearing, and Smiley talks issues. It’s just a matter of time until Opening Day. You can follow me through the week  on … more
October marks National Substance Use Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to ramp up drug overdose prevention messaging and reach as many communities as possible. Amid the ongoing opioid … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to business last week, with the usual feeling of something akin to students returning to the classroom for the first day of school. House … more
Humans of Cranston is a recurring column showcasing the stories of Cranston community members’ community involvement, diversity, and unique life perspectives. Angela Muhuri teaches English … more
(Originally published in the Health section of the Rhode Island Current) Dennis Bailer has seen what happens when people are forced to hide their drug use in his nearly 20 years working in harm … more
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