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After five years on City Council, Cranston’s first female council president, Jessica Marino, says for the first time she finds a true effort of bipartisanship and teamwork.
Against the …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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Edwards S. Rhodes Elementary School held its annual fundraiser, It Takes a Village 5K and 1K Fun Run, last Friday at Pawtuxet Park.
Families and friends came out to support and participate in …
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5/21/25
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The future of the former Hunter’s Garage property next to the bridge in Pawtuxet is a step closer to coming into focus with Planning Board approval last Wednesday night of a plan to build two …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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5/21/25
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The Cranston West softball team earned a statement win on Monday afternoon when it rolled past second-place Pilgrim,12-3.
The Falcons were coming off a 2-1 extra inning loss to St. Ray’s …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/20/25
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With the summer heat fast approaching, outdoor activities are finally making a return, including outdoor farmer markets.
Beginning on Sunday, May 18, Garden City will host its first …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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President Ronald Reagan once said that “there is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.”
Steven Feinberg, the executive director of the Rhode Island Film …
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By MIKE LEVESQUE
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5/14/25
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Is a Rhode Island bottle bill in the cards this year?
Warwick State Senator Mark McKenney, who introduced the legislation in the Senate, wouldn’t have placed odds on it a month ago. But …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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5/14/25
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The Cranston West golf team is in the midst of a breakout spring season as it topped East Greenwich on Monday to improve to 8-0-1 overall. With the win, the Falcons have the inside track toward their …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/13/25
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1,600 trays of cornbread. 145 pounds of ham. 78 apple pies. And copious amounts of piping hot coffee at the ready. These and more are what it takes to feed hundreds of guests at a local church …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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Sonia’s Market & Deli, a popular eatery on Park Avenue, is staying in the city, but will soon move to more spacious quarters on Atwood Avenue, according to an announcement it posted to its …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The seventh Seven Stars had its soft opening on May 7, with grand opening celebrations set for Wednesday, May 14, according to JJ Smith, the CEO of the artisan bread company.
Most recently, …
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By JOY FOX
Beacon Media Publisher
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5/7/25
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A crucial yet persistently empty position in the Department of Public Works has been filled by City Council approval of Cranston’s first permanent DPW director hiring since the post was last …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The Cranston East boys volleyball team swept crosstown rival West 3-0 (25-19/25-14/31-29) to win its second straight matchup against the Falcons and improve to 6-4 overall.
The Bolts cruised …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/6/25
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Cranston East Little League celebrated its annual Opening Day ceremony on Saturday at the Carberry fields. As always, the festivities began with a parade that concluded on the infield. New league …
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5/6/25
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They’re smart. They’re stealthy. And they are always looking for a new place to call home.
These traits make rats a challenging pest to control, and spring is a time when most …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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Many gathered around Cranston City Hall last Friday evening to commemorate the 110 th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a ceremonial flag-raising.
The Armenian community and friends came …
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Standing on a playground usually filled with frolicking children, U.S. Senator Jack Reed visited the Head Start center in Cranston last week to publicly push back against potential federal cuts that …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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The Cranston East/Johnston boys lacrosse co-op is back for another spring season and is looking to build its program for the future.
The Thundercats graduated 11 seniors from last year’s …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/29/25
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The Cranston West girls lacrosse team is off to a slow start record-wise, as it dropped to 1-5 in league play and 3-7 overall when it fell to Burrillville 14-11 on Monday.
However, the Falcons …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/29/25
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Stillhouse Cove remains one of the city’s most beautiful environmental gems, and the Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association is putting out a call for volunteers to help with its annual …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/23/25
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