As Cranston’s comprehensive plan update moves forward, calls for better public engagement are growing louder.
The City Council unanimously approved updates to its comprehensive plan, a …
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By GEOFF DECKER
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10/9/24
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There were dozens of empty, burgundy seats in the auditorium of Cranston High School West for a debate between the city’s two candidates for mayor. But even without a full house, the incumbent …
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By ALEXANDER CASTRO
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10/9/24
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The Cranston West football team’s Homecoming celebration was spoiled by visiting St. Ray’s last week, as the Saints ran away with a 28-13 victory to hand the Falcons their first loss of …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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10/2/24
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The gun range predates both of the nearby public schools. But the firing range also pre-dates the nation’s school shooting crisis.
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The Cranston Herald in partnership with The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS will host a mayoral debate at Cranston High School West on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
Both candidates, …
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Cranston Herald
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10/2/24
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The rumble of motorcycles provided the percussion Sunday morning as the Star-Spangled Banner was played on Rolfe Street.
Dozens of cyclists from a variety of bike clubs were getting ready to …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Special to the Herald
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10/2/24
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A Cranston student has been charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly making an online threat.
According to Cranston Police, the student didn’t have the means to carry out the threat, …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/26/24
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The bricks are sliding off the façade like bombs have been landing nearby.
But owner Jeffrey Butler, the man behind Spring Street Reality, LLC, promises the apartment building at 1890 …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/25/24
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Cranston City Council took its first step toward an independent investigation of Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins, following the filing of a lawsuit alleging he stole a classic car from a constituent and used city employees to further the alleged misdeed.
They voted 6-2 Monday night to send a resolution calling for the probe on to the city's Finance Committee.
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/25/24
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The Cranston Herald in partnership with The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS will host a mayoral debate at Cranston High School West on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Both candidates, Republican …
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Herald Staff Reports
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9/25/24
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They bowled in the shadow of the Citizens Bank clock tower as Scout the robotic watchdog stood guard.
Senior citizens from across the region gathered on the sprawling Citizens campus in Johnston …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/20/24
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Last Wednesday, the weather was achingly similar to what it was exactly 23 years earlier — a warm September day with bright blue skies.
And it was on Sept. 11, 2001, that the peace of the …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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9/18/24
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Only a week after the bell rung to begin the General Election race for Cranston mayor, both candidates are already circling each other and throwing their first few jabs.
Cranston City Councilman …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/18/24
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First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and security devices are stripped and the stolen items are passed …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/18/24
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The incumbent advantage is alive and well in Rhode Island, where sitting Democratic state lawmakers overwhelmingly triumphed in primary races Tuesday.
Except for Democratic Rep. Ed Cardillo Jr., …
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By NANCY LAVIN/Rhode Island Current
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9/11/24
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The Cranston Historical Society, alongside members of the Rhode Island National Guard, gathered at Sprague Mansion on Sunday to celebrate the Historical Society’s procurement of two Civil …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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9/11/24
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The Cranston Historical Society celebrated its 75th anniversary in style Friday with an evening gala that drew more than 150 people, including past and present state leaders and dignitaries.
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI, Special to the Herald
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9/11/24
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It was a dirty Republican Primary in the city of Cranston.
In the end, the incumbent mayor pulled out enough votes to secure his spot on the November ballot.
Late Tuesday night, all …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/10/24
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Alan Shawn Feinstein , who urged thousands of students to do good deeds and rewarded them for doing so and whose name is on so many schools throughout the state, died Saturday at the age of 93. He …
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9/9/24
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Johnston and North Providence have their own bridge issues.
For four years, a small bridge connecting the two towns has been closed to vehicular traffic.
“I’m just coming here …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/5/24
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