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The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) presented Michael Sabitoni of Cranston and associate professor and department chair, food and beverage and travel and tourism studies at Johnson & Wales … more
Last month, right around Martin Luther King Day, Bain faculty put out a challenge to the student body:  How much can we help people without homes in our community this winter? Last week, … more
February 1925. The world was different. There were only 48 stars on the flag, Calvin Coolidge was president, Sears Roebuck & Co. opened its first store. Sweet Georgia Brown and the Charleston … more
Richard Fascia wasn’t looking to set any records when he decided last year to run as a Republic for State Representative in District 42. A former Providence police officer who said his … more
What started as a simple gesture – providing Halloween costumes to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies in 2010 – has grown into something much more. Project Sweet Peas, a Warwick-based … more
Say it with flowers.  Say it with balloons, candy or cards. Valentine’s Day messages of love kept businesses hustling last week – particularly florists where sprays of roses and … more
Feb. 19, URI Pharmacy Outreach Program , the Cranston Senior Enrichment is hosting a workshop on hearing loss on Wed. at 10 a.m. at 1070 Cranston St. Feb. 21, Cranston Senior Enrichment Center … more
In a unanimous vote last Thursday night, the City Council’s ordinance committee denied the proposed rezoning of an 11-acre forested lot. An ordinance proposed by property owner Margaret … more
The Rhode Island Public Health Association recently announced the appointment of a new leader, Larry Warner, a Cranston resident who will serve as the association’s president for a two-year … more
RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS On Feb. 17 at 3:14 p.m., officers arrested Isiah Allen, 26, of 606 Huntington Ave. Apt # 2 Providence, for Receiving Stolen Goods and Driving with Suspended / Revoked / … more
Rhode Island’s top federal prosecutor is no longer on the job after being ousted by the Trump administration. U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha announced his immediate departure Monday night. … more
Fife, drum and bugle corps that kept step with colonial troops provided more than just music. They were the messengers and morale keepers– their high-pitched tunes cutting through … more
The New England Institute of Technology made waves last Monday when they announced that they would be cutting tuition nearly in half in certain programs starting this semester. Tuition will fall … more
Love was also in the air at the Cranston Senior Center where staff and volunteers were attaching heart-shaped doilies to carnations to make sure there was a valentine at the place setting for … more
Sen. Jack Reed, Rep. Seth Magaziner and Rhode Island education leaders gathered Monday to denounce proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, warning that budget cuts would have catastrophic … more
Highest Honors Grade 12:  Mohamad Albukai, Giana Amitrano, Chad Antonelli, Joseph Archambault,Jr., Bianca Asencio, Corey Blanchette, Aviel Blanco, Cameron Bobek, Joshua Brynes, Nathan … more
WARWICK, R.I. – Sales activity in Rhode Island’s housing market rose last year for the first time since 2020. According to data released today by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, … more
Cranston West sophomore Gianna Desmarais put on a show at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s Gymnastics State Championships on Sunday, becoming only the second athlete in school history … more
Words can’t describe Zuko! I know when you look at him you just go “Wow, he’s gorgeous!” But when you meet him, you will also say “Wow he’s fabulous!” He’s just a young pup at only … more
Moments before letting go, Annabell Reardon asked her daughter if she had a plan (for safely getting down the hill). As she zoomed away, Lola, replied, “Noooo!” Her dad, Andrew, … more
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