A final hurdle was passed for Cranston City Hall in January for the Budlong Pool project to begin the bidding process for construction, according to a letter obtained by the Herald.
On January …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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2/7/24
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Sen. Frank Lombardo III dropped from helicopters to ski inaccessible moguls. Somehow, he balanced business, community service, law-making and family.
“Our Senate family is heartbroken with …
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Sun Rise Staff Reports
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2/21/24
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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.
"The Street …
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4/24/24
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11/29/23
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Lost? Wondering how to get back to the west bay from East Providence, Kyle Sirlik of Pawruxet has the ideal Christmas ornament - a wooden laser cut map showing you the way. GPS couldn’t have …
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12/20/23
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To the Editor,
Martin Luther King Day is a national holiday to remember and honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work for racial justice. He was an ordained minister, as was his …
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1/10/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
SCRAMBLED * * * (All About Preserving Eggs)
Leah McKendrick stars as Nellie Robinson, a 34-year-old single woman who is bridesmaid to many of her friends, but never a …
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2/7/24
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The Battle of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863, saw two huge armies meet and clash over the three days. After the battle was over, the gruesome task of burying the dead on both sides and taking care of …
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11/29/23
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Kenneth Hopkins dispelled any question last week that he is running for reelection and what he plans to accomplish in a second 4-year term.
And Barbara Ann Fenton Fung, who he suggested might …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/20/23
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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 …
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1/10/24
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Jan. 31, Constitution is The Solution , a video lecture, is being hosted by The John Birch Society on Wed., Jan 19, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm. at the Cranston Public Library, Branch Central Library, …
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1/31/24
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Two winners will share Music on the Hill’s 2024 scholarship, each receiving a $300 award toward their music study. Soprano Camila Brito of Cumberland and Evelyn Zhang of Providence were …
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2/7/24
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Second graders at Arlington Elementary took the opportunity to make a lasting and colorful impact on their school’s culture this autumn.
As part of a project-based learning initiative, …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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12/20/23
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UPDATED:
Warwick Police have identified the victim in Thursday's tragic shooting.
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By RORY SCHULER
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3/21/24
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After months of deliberation, the paperwork is in and the wheels are in motion for Cranston to get its new community center.
On Friday December 15, Mayor Hopkins’ office submitted a nearly …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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12/20/23
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Like a skier gliding along the bunny slope, the price for a gallon of gasoline in the Northeast continues to slide from September’s peak, when prices were more than 60 cents higher.
Along …
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1/10/24
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Much has been said about beauty, defined as “a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.” Oh! There …
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2/7/24
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There was lots of hairspray, and plenty of sequins and suit jackets Friday as a large room on the second floor of the Hotel Providence was turned into a hub of pre-prom activity.
Hairstylists …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI Special to the Herald
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5/8/24
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By Tuesday morning, winds had calmed and the rain had stopped from Monday’s storm, but rivers were still rising. The Pawtuxet and Pocasset Rivers crested Tuesday afternoon, closing nearby roads …
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12/20/23
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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 …
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1/10/24
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